Keurig McCafé coffee pods recalled due to possibly containing caffeine, FDA says

Keurig Dr. Pepper issued a voluntary recall for its McCafé coffee pods because the product is labeled as decaf but may contain caffeine, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA officials categorized the recall as a Class II, which is the second-highest alert of three levels, on Jan. 23. The agency noted that food recalls are given Class II status when eating products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

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Keurig McCafé coffee pods recall

Why you should care:

This latest recall covers 960 cartons (84-count cartons) of the Keurig McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup pods sold at retailers in California, Indiana, and Nevada.

The Food and Drug Administration released a description of the product, which is listed below:  

Best‑by date: "17 NOV 2026 LA hh:mm PL070 5321 or 5322"

• Batch number: 5101564894
• Material number: 5000358463
• ASIN: B07GCNDL91

Keurig Dr. Pepper statement on recall

What they're saying:

FOX Television Stations received an email statement Tuesday from Keurig Dr. Pepper regarding the recall, which said the following:

"At Keurig Dr Pepper, we are committed to the highest standards of safety and quality in the products we produce and distribute. In cooperation with the FDA, we initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of 84-count boxes of McCafe Premium Roast Decaf coffee K-Cup pods, sold through a single retail partner, as the coffee may contain regular caffeinated coffee. All consumers who purchased this product were notified directly by the retailer a little more than a month ago and provided with next steps regarding replacement product.  All impacted product remaining with the retailer has been returned to us."