by Dollar General Corporation has issued a nationwide recall of select lots of its Clover Valley Instant Coffee after concerns the products may contain glass fragments.
According to an announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled products were sold exclusively in Dollar General stores between July 9 and July 21.
Potential Health Risks
The FDA warned that ingesting glass fragments could cause serious harm to consumers. Possible injuries include damage to teeth, cuts inside the mouth and throat, and perforation of the intestine.
Recalled Product Details
The recall applies to three lots of Dollar General’s 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee, UPC code 876941004069. The affected lot numbers and best-by dates are:
- L-5163 – Best by: 12/13/2026
- L-5164 – Best by: 12/13/2026
- L-5165 – Best by: 12/14/2026
The products were distributed to stores in every U.S. state except Alaska and Hawaii.
How the Recall Started
The recall was initiated after a customer reported the potential issue to Dollar General. As of August 12, no illnesses or injuries have been linked to the coffee.
Regulatory Follow-Up
FDA inspectors are expected to conduct a hazard assessment to classify the risk level of the contamination:
- Class I: Reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
- Class II: May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, with a remote chance of serious harm.
- Class III: Not likely to cause adverse health effects.
The company said it is investigating the source of the contamination and urged customers who purchased affected products to throw them away and contact Dollar General for a full refund.
