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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Don't drink this recalled instant coffee from Dollar General. It might contain something dangerous
Of all the things you don't want to find in a jar of instant coffee, glass is pretty high on the list. But that scenario became more than hypothetical after a customer alerted Dollar General employees to a 'potential issue' in their eight-ounce instant coffee. AI is eating change management Most people are using ChatGPT totally wrong—and OpenAI's CEO just proved it Housing market shift: This map shows where home sellers are cutting prices the most Now, Dollar General has issued a recall of three lots of the powdered drink due to the possibility of glass fragments. The recall impacts retailer's private label brand Clover Valley. 'Dollar General is actively investigating the source of the glass contamination and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue,' the chain said in a statement. The recall was also announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Here's everything you need to know about identifying the affected items. Which products are affected? The recalled coffee is the Clover Valley brand's eight-ounce instant coffee. It has a package UPC of 876941004069 and includes the following three lots: L-5163: Best by December 13, 2026 L-5164: Best by December 13, 2026 L-5165: Best by December 14, 2026 You can find this information on the neck of the jar. An image of the product can be found on the FDA's website. Where and when was the product sold? The coffee was exclusively sold in Dollar General retail stores between July 9 and 21, 2025, and across almost every state. Here's a complete list of the states where Dollar General has recalled its eight-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee: Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming If your imagination isn't detailed enough, Dollar General provides a graphic breakdown in its announcement of what can happen if you ingest glass. (We'll leave reading that to your discretion.) The company says it hasn't received any reports of injuries or illnesses. What should I do if I have this product? Don't drink it. Dollar General is offering a refund for anyone who bought the instant coffee. You can reach out for one through email at customercare@ The company can also process a refund over the phone every day from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. at 1-888-309-9030. Has the recall impacted Dollar General's stock? Investors appear to have shrugged off news of the recall to the extent that they know about it. Shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) are up 2.47% this week as of Wednesday's closing bell. In June, the company raised its financial guidance for its fiscal year 2025. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dollar General instant coffee recalled over glass contamination concerns
Buyers beware of the bargain basement brew sold at Dollar General! The Clover Valley Instant Coffee brand being sold exclusively at the discount retailer is being recalled due to the potential presence of glass. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed the product — which is sold in 48 states — is a part of a voluntary recall by the chain, which published a recall notice on its website Monday. A customer's report of the potential presence of glass triggered Dollar General's recall of three lots of its eight-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee sold in stores between July 9 and July 21. The coffee was sold in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. 'Dollar General is actively investigating the source of the glass contamination and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue,' the notice reads. While the FDA said there had been no reports of any illnesses or injuries related to affected coffee, the recall noted that 'ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer, and these injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.' The recalled coffee carries the lot numbers of L-5163, L-5164 and L-5165, as well as the best-by dates of Dec. 13 and 14, 2026. Both of those can be found around the neck of the unit. Customers who purchased the instant coffee are encouraged to throw it out and contact Dollar General for a full refund via email. _____
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Coffee sold at Dollar General recalled for 'potential presence' of glass
Instant coffee products sold at Dollar General stores nationwide has been recalled due to the "potential presence of glass," according to the company. Dollar General has voluntarily recalled three lots of its 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee sold in 48 states, the company said in an announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "The recall is being initiated after a customer notified Dollar General employees about the potential issue," the statement said. "Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer, and these injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date." The recalled products were sold between July 9-21, 2025, and have the UPC number 876941004069 on the package. There are three specific codes that can be found on the neck of the jar: L-5163 and L-5164 that both have a Best By date of 12/13/2026; and L-5165 with a Best by of 12/14/2026. The Tennessee-based retailer has encouraged any customers who purchased the coffee products to discard it for a full refund. "Contact Dollar General either via email at customercare@ or by phone at 1-888-309-9030 from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CST seven days a week to request a full refund of the purchase price (including any tax)," the company stated. "Dollar General is actively investigating the source of the glass contamination and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue," the recall statement added. Dollar General did not immediately respond to an ABC News request for additional comment. Solve the daily Crossword
Fast Company
3 days ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Don't drink this recalled instant coffee from Dollar General. It might contain something dangerous
Of all the things you don't want to find in a jar of instant coffee, glass is pretty high on the list. But that scenario became more than hypothetical after a customer alerted Dollar General employees to a 'potential issue' in their eight-ounce instant coffee. Now, Dollar General has issued a recall of three lots of the powdered drink due to the possibility of glass fragments. The recall impacts retailer's private label brand Clover Valley. 'Dollar General is actively investigating the source of the glass contamination and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this product issue,' the chain said in a statement. The recall was also announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Here's everything you need to know about identifying the affected items. Which products are affected? The recalled coffee is the Clover Valley brand's eight-ounce instant coffee. It has a package UPC of 876941004069 and includes the following three lots: L-5163: Best by December 13, 2026 L-5164: Best by December 13, 2026 L-5165: Best by December 14, 2026 You can find this information on the neck of the jar. An image of the product can be found on the FDA's website. Where and when was the product sold? The coffee was exclusively sold in Dollar General retail stores between July 9 and 21, 2025, and across almost every state. Here's a complete list of the states where Dollar General has recalled its eight-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee: Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming If your imagination isn't detailed enough, Dollar General provides a graphic breakdown in its announcement of what can happen if you ingest glass. (We'll leave reading that to your discretion.) The company says it hasn't received any reports of injuries or illnesses. What should I do if I have this product? Don't drink it. Dollar General is offering a refund for anyone who bought the instant coffee. You can reach out for one through email at customercare@ The company can also process a refund over the phone every day from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. at 1-888-309-9030.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Coffee sold at Dollar General recalled over potential glass presence
Advertisement A popular coffee product sold in all but two US states is being recalled after the company received consumer reports that glass shards were found in it. Dollar General announced its voluntary recall of Clover Valley Instant Coffee on Monday 'due to the potential presence of glass.' The product was sold and distributed in Dollar General stores in every state except Hawaii and Alaska. The company was alerted to the issue after a customer notified Dollar General employees of glass in the product. In its recall notice, the FDA stated: 'Ingesting glass fragments may cause injury to the consumer, and these injuries may include damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine.' The units were sold and distributed between July 9 and 21, 2025. No injuries have been reported to date. The three recalled lots include 8-Ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee with a package UPC of 876941004069. The products have the following lot numbers: Lot: L-5163; Lot: L-5164; and Lot: L-5165. Best by dates include December 13, 2026 and December 14, 2026. Customers can find the lot number and best by date information around the neck of the coffee product's bottle. Dollar General is investigating the source of the glass contamination but it is not currently known how glass may have ended up in the product. Small pieces of glass will likely pass through the body without causing symptoms, but larger pieces or those with sharp edges can cause serious harm. Glass can cut the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines. This can lead to blood in the stool, chest and abdominal pain, and if the cut is severe enough, you may develop fever, chills, bloating and a swollen abdomen. If glass cuts the intestines, a person could experience a gastrointestinal perforation, which is a serious medical emergency and requires immediate surgery. It can lead to the contents of the intestines leaking into the abdominal cavity. This can cause organ damage and sepsis, a deadly infection.
