If you recently purchased New Mexico Piñon Coffee’s Dark Piñon Single Serve pods, it’s time to check the box twice.
The company just issued a recall of some of these 10-count coffee pods due to a rather bizarre reason, the ink on the packaging can run if the box is exposed to high heat. That’s correct, it’s not the coffee within but the box that’s the culprit.
FDA’s coffee pod recall was officially classified as a Class III recall, the most minor type. Essentially, the possibility of it impacting your health is low to zero. But the business company behind the brand, CinFranky LLC, didn’t want to risk anything. They voluntarily started the recall and removed 154 units of the product. Although that number’s not large, it’s still an action to be clean and responsible.
So, how can you tell if your pods are being recalled? Here’s what to check for: the pods in question have Product Number F03308 and UPC code 812361033081. Printed on the lot code is 251749, with a best-by date of May 8, 2026. These coffee pods are designed for use with single-serve brewing systems and consist of ground coffee with natural flavors.
The firm claims the issue was already resolved. A representative for CinFranky LLC informed Newsweek, “Quality is everything to us. Although the issue was limited and does not present any health concern, it fell short of the standard of excellence that you’ve grown accustomed to from us. We’ve already corrected the issue and taken measures to improve our process in the future.
The coffee pod recall by FDA began on June 20, and CinFranky has been doing the rounds to make sure all affected parties are informed. They’ve been contacting retailers via email, phone, letters, and even possible site visits. So far, they seem to be handling the situation pretty thoroughly.
If you have a package of these recalled pods, don’t make a cup of them. You likely won’t find yourself in the ER, but nobody likes strange packaging dye in their hot beverage. It’s better to visit the FDA recall website for complete guidance. You can also call the store where you purchased the pods, or the manufacturer directly for a refund or exchange.
What is fascinating about this is that while the recall is tiny and low-risk, it indicates just how seriously even small problems are treated when there is food involved. The high-heat ink may not be harmful, but it still disrupts the user experience and doesn’t say great things about a brand that is all about quality.
Let’s be real, morning coffee is a sacred ritual. Nobody wishes to have smudged labels or mysterious marks on their coffee pods when they haven’t even had a sip yet. So even if this FDA coffee pod recall is not a health scare, it is a good reminder to pay attention to the details, even a product label as tiny as this can cause a whole-scale recall.
And as for New Mexico Piñon Coffee, it seems that they’ve moved quickly and dealt openly. The tainted pods are already removed from rotation, and upcoming batches will be held to their high standards. If you drink their coffee regularly, you can likely continue to enjoy, just be sure you’re not drinking the lot code described above.
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