Ground coffee recalled in 15 states over mislabeling error

More than 4,000 packages of ground coffee sold in 15 states are being recalled due to a labeling error.

The recall, which includes 692 cases of Our Family Foods 12 oz. ground coffee bags, was initiated on March 13, according to a notice on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website. On Monday, the incident was classified as a Class II recall. Class II recalls include products that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” according to the FDA.

Here’s what to know about the recall:

What coffee is being recalled?

Our Family Traverse City Cherry artificially flavored decaf light roast ground coffee is being recalled. The coffee comes in 12-ounce packages and has a UPC code of 0 70253 11080 and is best before 080325 V 15:37 C, according to the FDA notice.

The impacted coffee was distributed by The SpartanNash Company of Grand Rapids while Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is the recalling firm.

In total, 4,152 12-ounce packages of Our Family Traverse City Cherry Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee are included in the recall.

Why is the coffee under recall?

The coffee is being recalled due to some of the products being “mislabeled” as decaffeinated.

“A portion of the production of Our Family Traverse City Ground Coffee was mislabeled as decaffeinate,” the FDA notice said for the reason behind the recall.