A coffee recall is issued by Dollar General in response to reports of glass contamination.
But a recent recall is giving coffee lovers across the country a reason to double-check their pantry shelves.
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Dollar General has announced a recall of three lots of its Clover Valley Instant Coffee after the possible discovery of glass fragments in the product. The recall, which was shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), spans more than 40 states, including Alabama.
According to the company, the issue came to light after a customer raised a red flag to store employees. While no injuries have been reported so far, the potential health risks are serious.
The products in question are 8-ounce jars of Clover Valley Instant Coffee,
bearing the UPC code 876941004069. If you find one of these jars in your home, the FDA advises you to stop using it immediately. Customers are encouraged to toss the product and contact Dollar General for a refund—either by emailing customercare@dollargeneral.com or calling 1-888-309-9030 (open daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CST).
Dollar General says it is actively investigating the source of the contamination and has issued an apology for the unsettling discovery.
More Recalls Making Headlines: Target’s Sugar Cookie Scare
The coffee recall isn’t the only unexpected food safety issue making news. Target has also issued a recall on certain Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, which may contain small pieces of wood.
Canada-based Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. initiated the recall on July 22, affecting 803 cases of cookies sold across 20 states. The recalled items come in 10-count boxes, and like the coffee, they pose a potential choking and injury hazard if consumed.
What Shoppers Need to Know
Food recalls are unsettling because they hit so close to home—right in our kitchens. The best way to protect yourself is to check the UPC codes on any products you’ve purchased, follow recall instructions carefully, and when in doubt, throw it out.
Although nobody anticipates discovering wood in a sugar cookie or glass in their morning coffee, these recalls serve as a reminder that food safety is something that should not be taken for granted. It also emphasizes how crucial it is for customers and the businesses that make the goods we rely on on a daily basis to exercise caution.
