Keurig Recalls 80,000 Coffee Pods Due to Mislabeling

Keurig Dr Pepper has issued a voluntary recall for a specific batch of McCafe K-Cup pods. According to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 80,000 pods are affected because they may contain caffeine despite being labeled as decaffeinated.

Why the Recall Was Issued

The recall involves McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods. The company initiated the move after discovering the product "labeled as decaf, but might contain caffeine."

The FDA has categorized this as a Class II recall. This classification indicates that the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

Identifying Affected Products

The recall impacts 960 cartons, each containing 84 pods, distributed in California, Indiana, and Nevada. To see if your coffee is included, check for these details:

• Best By Date: 17 NOV 2026
• Batch Number: 5101564894
• UPC: 043000073438
• Recall Number: H-0419-2026

Next Steps for Consumers

If you have these pods, you should avoid using them, especially if you have a medical sensitivity to caffeine. Retailers have already pulled the items from shelves.

In a statement to TODAY.com, Keurig Dr Pepper confirmed that "consumers were notified directly by retailers about how to replace their purchases and all affected products have been removed from store shelves."

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