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Instant Coffee Recalled for Glass Contamination
Affected products were sold nationwide
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Clover Valley Instant Coffee sold at Dollar General is being recalled because of reports it may contain glass, an alert posted by the Food and Drug Administration said.
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Dollar General initiated the recall after a customer reported possible glass contamination. The company is investigating the source and working with the FDA to resolve the issue.
To date, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled product.
Which kind of instant coffee has been recalled?
The affected product was distributed between July 9 and 21 to Dollar General retail stores in every state across the continental U.S.
The recall covers 8-ounce jars of Clover Valley Instant Coffee with:
UPC: 876941004069
Lot numbers:
- L-5163, best by Dec. 13, 2026
- L-5164, best by Dec. 13, 2026
- L-5165, best by Dec. 14, 2026
Advice to consumers
Ingesting glass fragments from the recalled coffee product could result in injuries such as damage to the teeth and mouth, throat lacerations and intestinal perforation.
Consumers should discard the recalled product. They can request a full refund by contacting Dollar General at customercare@dollargeneral.com or 888-309-9030.
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