Coffee sold at Dollar General recalled over potential glass contamination

Highlights:

• Dollar General recalls three lots of Clover Valley Instant Coffee.
  
• Possible presence of glass fragments identified in eight-ounce jars.
  
• Products sold in 48 US states, including Ohio, between 9–21 July 2025.
  
• No injuries or illnesses reported so far.
  

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of Clover Valley Instant Coffee sold at Dollar General stores in 48 states, including Ohio, over concerns it may contain glass fragments. The recall affects three specific lots of the eight-ounce jars, sold between 9 and 21 July 2025.

Products affected

The recall applies to Clover Valley® Instant Coffee, eight-ounce jars, sold exclusively in Dollar General retail stores across the US except Hawaii and Alaska. The affected items are:

• UPC: 876941004069
  
• Lot L-5163 – Best by 13 December 2026
  
• Lot L-5164 – Best by 13 December 2026
  
• Lot L-5165 – Best by 14 December 2026
  

Lot and best-by date details can be found around the neck of the jar.

Clover Valley Instant Coffee sold at Dollar General storesFDA

Reason for the recall

According to the FDA, the action follows a customer report to Dollar General about a potential issue with the coffee. Ingesting glass fragments can cause serious harm, including damage to teeth, lacerations to the mouth and throat, or even intestinal perforation.

No injuries reported

So far, there have been no confirmed injuries or illnesses linked to the affected products.

What customers should do

Discard the product, and contact Dollar GeneraliStock

Anyone who purchased the recalled coffee is advised to stop using it immediately, discard the product, and contact Dollar General for a full refund.