Coffee pods marketed as decaffeinated by New York–based brand Gimme Coffee, Inc. have been recalled after tests revealed they contain caffeine, prompting a consumer risk warning from US regulators.

FDA upgrades recall to Class II

The recall involves Gimme! Decaf de Agua Coffee Pods, which the company voluntarily withdrew in October after discovering the labelling error. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the action to a Class II risk classification.

According to the FDA, a Class II recall applies when “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences”, while the likelihood of serious harm remains remote.

Risk for caffeine-sensitive consumers

While the product is considered safe for the general public, the FDA warned that people with caffeine sensitivity, heart conditions, anxiety disorders or those advised to avoid caffeine could face health risks if they unknowingly consume the pods.

The FDA notes that up to 400 mg of caffeine per day — roughly two to three 12-ounce cups of coffee — is generally safe for most healthy adults.

How to identify affected pods

A total of 252 boxes are affected. Consumers can identify the recalled product by:

  • UPC code: 051497457990
  • Best-by dates:
    • Outer packaging: October 15, 2025
    • Inner packaging: September 30, 2025

Each box contains 10 pods. The product was distributed in Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin.

No complaints reported so far

Gimme Coffee said it had not received any customer complaints related to the mix-up as of October 24. Customers who purchased the recalled pods are advised to return them to the place of purchase or contact the company for a refund or replacement.

Other recent coffee recalls

Earlier this year, Dollar General recalled select lots of Clover Valley Instant Coffee due to potential glass contamination, following a customer complaint. The FDA warned that ingesting glass fragments could cause serious injury, though no illnesses were reported.

Authorities continue to urge consumers to check recall notices carefully, particularly for food and beverage products with labelling errors.