Keurig Recalls 80,000 Decaf Pods for Caffeine Risk

Keurig Dr Pepper has recalled more than 80,000 decaffeinated coffee pods due to a labeling error that may cause them to contain caffeine, prompting a Class II alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The voluntary recall, initiated on December 6, 2025, affects McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup pods distributed exclusively through Amazon and sold in select grocery stores in California, Indiana, and Nevada.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II on January 23, 2026, indicating that use of the product could lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, with a remote chance of serious consequences. The affected items consist of 960 cartons, each containing 84 pods with a net weight of 29 ounces. They bear UPC code 043000073438, a best-by date of November 17, 2026, batch number 5101564894, and material number 5000358463. Officials noted the pods were labeled as decaf but might include caffeine, stemming from a mislabeling issue during production by Keurig Green Mountain Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts.

For most consumers, accidental caffeine intake poses minimal risk, as health experts recommend limiting daily consumption to 400 milligrams for...