Coffee Recall in Michigan for Possible Glass Fragments

A popular instant coffee sold at Dollar General stores in Michigan is being recalled because it may contain glass fragments, part of a nationwide alert affecting 48 states.

Coffee Recall Hits Michigan

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall was issued after a customer notified Dollar General about the issue. Customers who purchased the recalled coffee are being asked to immediately discard the product and contact Dollar General for a full refund.

The FDA says Dollar General is actively investigating the source of the glass contamination and apologizes for any inconvenience. No injuries have been reported as of Tuesday, August 12, according to People.

The affected products were sold between July 9 and July 21.

How to Identify the Recalled Coffee

Health Risks of Glass Contamination

Ingesting glass fragments can cause serious injuries, including damage to teeth, lacerations to the mouth and throat, and perforation of the intestine, according to the FDA.

What Customers Should Do

Consumers can contact Dollar General at 888-309-9030 or by emailing customercare@dollargeneral.com to receive a refund.

Earlier this week, a nationwide recall was issued for approximately 40 soap products that could be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia, a bacterium that can lead to serious illness, including sepsis. Details of that recall are here.