Keurig Dr Pepper Recalls McCafe Decaf K-Cup Pods Due to Potential Caffeine Content
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Keurig Dr Pepper has voluntarily recalled 960 cartons of McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods because the product may contain caffeine despite being labeled as decaf.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references California, Indiana, Nevada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of specific McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the product, while labeled as decaffeinated, may actually contain caffeine.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 960 cartons distributed in California, Indiana, and Nevada. The specific products are identified by the following details:
- Product Name: McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods
- Packaging: 84-count carton, Net Wt. 29 oz (823g)
- UPC: 043000073438
- Best By Date: 17 NOV 2026
- Batch Number: 5101564894
- Material Number: 5000358463
- ASIN: B07GCNDL91
- Additional Code Info: LA hh:mm PL070 5321 or 5322
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected McCafe K-Cup pods and wish to avoid caffeine should stop using the product immediately. For more information regarding the recall, consumers can contact Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., located at 3109 Water Plant Rd, Knoxville, TN.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant for individuals with caffeine sensitivities or medical conditions that require them to strictly avoid caffeine, as consumption of the mislabeled product could lead to unintended health effects.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0419-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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