Published
July 17, 2026
This recall covers McCafé Premium Roast Decaf K-Cup pods that Keurig Dr Pepper says may actually contain regular, full-caffeine coffee. If you avoid caffeine and bought a 84-count carton, check the UPC and best-by date — the coffee is safe, but the caffeine is the problem.
What Is Being Recalled?
Keurig Dr Pepper recalled more than 80,000 McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup pods after determining that pods labeled as decaffeinated could actually contain regular, full-caffeine coffee. The company initiated the recall on December 6, 2025, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified it as a Class II recall on January 23, 2026. In all, about 80,640 pods — roughly 960 cartons of 84 pods each — are covered.This is a labeling mix-up, not a safety-of-the-coffee problem. The FDA noted the recall was issued because of the labeling error, not because the coffee itself is unsafe to drink. The risk is caffeine: a person who is sensitive to caffeine, or who has been advised to avoid it, could unknowingly drink a caffeinated cup while expecting decaf. A Class II recall means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects and the likelihood of serious harm is remote.
What To Do
Don't drink it if you avoid caffeine — discard or return for a refund
Refunds and replacements are handled through the retailer or Keurig's consumer care · there is no online claim form or registration
Recall Date
Initiated December 6, 2025 · FDA Class II on January 23, 2026
Units Affected
~80,640 pods (about 960 cartons of 84)
84-count cartons, 29 oz (823 g) · UPC 043000073438 · best-by Nov 17, 2026 · batch 5101564894 · sold in CA, IN & NV
Hazard
Decaf pods may contain full-caffeine coffee
Labeling error · a risk mainly for people sensitive to caffeine or advised to avoid it · no contamination of the coffee
Documentation Required
No
No claim form to file · discard the pods or return them to the store (a receipt may help for an in-store refund)
How to Tell If Your Pods Are Affected
The recall is limited to one specific product and lot. Check your carton against these identifiers:• Product: McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup pods
• Carton: 84-count, net weight 29 oz (823 g)
• UPC: 043000073438
• Best-by date: November 17, 2026
• Batch number: 5101564894
• Material number: 5000358463
The affected pods were distributed through a single retailer in California, Indiana, and Nevada. If your carton does not match the UPC and best-by date above, it is not part of this recall.
What Should You Do?
If you have a matching carton and you drink decaf specifically to avoid caffeine, do not use the pods. Throw them away, or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund or replacement. Because this is a recall of a specific lot rather than an ongoing safety hazard, there is no online claim form, registration, or remedy portal — the refund or replacement is arranged through the retailer or Keurig's consumer care team on the company's official website.Most people who drank the coffee will have no lasting effects. Anyone who is pregnant, has a heart condition, or has been told by a doctor to limit caffeine and is concerned after drinking the product should contact a healthcare provider.
Is There a Lawsuit or Settlement?
No. This is an FDA-classified product recall, not a lawsuit or a class action settlement. There is no settlement fund and nothing to claim beyond the retailer refund or replacement described above. Separately, Keurig has faced unrelated consumer litigation over other products — for example, the Keurig K-Supreme settlement — but that matter is distinct from this decaf labeling recall.This page is informational and is not legal or medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which McCafé coffee pods are recalled?
McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup pods in 84-count cartons (29 oz), UPC 043000073438, best-by November 17, 2026, batch 5101564894, material 5000358463 — about 80,640 pods sold through a single retailer in California, Indiana, and Nevada.Why were the decaf pods recalled?
Keurig Dr Pepper determined the pods labeled decaf could actually contain regular, full-caffeine coffee. It is a labeling mix-up; the coffee itself is safe. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on January 23, 2026.What should I do if I bought them?
If you avoid caffeine, don't use the pods. Discard them or return them to the store for a refund or replacement. There is no online claim form for this recall.Sources
• FDA — Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts• TODAY — More than 80,000 Keurig coffee pods recalled
• NBC News — Over 80,000 Keurig decaf pods recalled for possibly containing caffeine
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What To Do
Don't drink if avoiding caffeine — discard or return to the store for a refund
Product
McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup pods (84-count, UPC 043000073438)
Recalling Company
Keurig Dr Pepper
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — Class II
Recall Date
Initiated December 6, 2025 · classified January 23, 2026
Official Recall Notice
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