Chicago, IL – Shoppers who recently purchased Clover Valley® Instant Coffee at Dollar General are being asked to check their products immediately after a nationwide recall was announced this week. The concern: the coffee may contain fragments of glass.
Dollar General issued the voluntary recall on Monday after receiving a customer report about the problem. The recall involves three lots of the store-brand 8-ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee. Customers can identify the affected items by checking the lot numbers and best-by dates printed around the neck of the jar:
- Lot L-5163 – Best by December 13, 2026
- Lot L-5164 – Best by December 13, 2026
- Lot L-5165 – Best by December 14, 2026
- UPC: 876941004069
The product was sold and distributed between July 9 and July 21 across 48 states, including Illinois. Only Alaska and Hawaii were not impacted.
While no injuries have been reported, consuming glass can cause serious harm, including broken teeth, cuts to the mouth or throat, and possible internal injury. Customers are being urged to discard the product right away.
Dollar General is offering full refunds, including tax, to anyone who purchased the affected lots. Customers may call the company’s hotline or email customer service for assistance, with support available seven days a week from early morning until after midnight.
The retailer said it is working to identify the source of the contamination and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused. The recall was issued in coordination with federal safety regulators.
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