Food inspectors have issued a nationwide recall of coffee pods due to concerns that the ink on the pods’ lids may run when exposed to high temperatures.
New Mexico Pinon Coffee recalled 154 units of its Dark Pinon Single Serve 10-count coffee pods after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined the manufacturing defect.
CinFranky LLC, doing business as New Mexico Pinon Coffee in Albuquerque, New Mexico, voluntarily initiated the recall, which began on June 20, 2025.
Newsweek reached out to the company via email on Wednesday for comment.
Why It Matters
The FDA assigned this recall a “Class III” designation, the lowest risk level used by the agency. This classification applies to situations where the use or exposure to the recalled product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
While the FDA determined the risk to be minimal, the corrective move underscores the regulatory attention to food contact safety and manufacturing consistency.
What To Know
The recall targets 154 units of New Mexico Pinon Coffee’s Dark Pinon Single Serve 10-count cups. Each cup was sold with the specific identifier “Product Number: F03308 UPC:812361033081,” lot code 251749, and a best-by date of May 8, 2026.
The affected pods are compatible with single-serving brewing systems and contain ground coffee with natural flavors.
CinFranky LLC voluntarily initiated the recall and began notifying affected consignees using a combination of email, fax, letter, telephone, and possible site visits, an FDA notice said.
Consumers in possession of the affected pods should consult the FDA’s official recall listing for details. Consumers are advised to refrain from using pods with the specified UPC, lot code, and best-by date, and to contact the manufacturer or place of purchase for additional information on returns or refunds.
In March, a voluntary recall was issued by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA for 692 cases of ground coffee in 15 states after some of the products were found to be mislabeled as decaffeinated.
What People Are Saying
The FDA, in its report: “Clear coat seal on the lid of the single serve cups did not get applied consistently to all cups in the production run. This resulted in the food safe ink printing on some cups to run when exposed to high temperature, high-pressure water used in a K-cup machine.”
What Happens Next
The recall remains active and ongoing. The FDA will continue to monitor this enforcement action, and CinFranky LLC is expected to complete its notification process and removal of affected product batches. Consumers can follow updates through the FDA’s Enforcement Report database.
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