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Yahoo
3 days 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
4 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. _____
Fast Company
5 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
28-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Aldi issues urgent recall over fears popular product contains GLASS
Aldi has issued an urgent recall for a popular product over fears shoppers could be injured if they try to consume it. The supermarket giant shared an alert for its Urban Eats Japanese Style Vegetable Gyoza on Monday. 'The recall is due to the presence of foreign matter - glass,' Food Standards Australia said. 'Food products containing glass may cause illness/ injury if consumed.' The affected products were sold in supermarkets in NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Customers who bought the gyozas were advised to check for the affected batch with the best before date March 27, 2027. 'Consumers should not eat this product,' FSA said. 'Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.' Aldi has established a Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993.
