The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall for Clover Valley® instant coffee sold at Dollar General stores in 48 states.
The action comes after a customer reported finding possible glass fragments in certain containers. While no injuries have been reported, the FDA warns that consuming the product could cause serious harm, including cuts to the mouth or throat, and urges customers to stop using it immediately.
The recalled product comes in 8-ounce containers and can be identified by lot numbers L-5163, L-5164, and L-5165, all with best-by dates of 12/13/2026 or 12/14/2026. Customers are advised to check their packaging and return affected items to Dollar General for a full refund. Store and product details are available on the retailer’s official website.
This recall affects Dollar General locations across nearly the entire country, with stores in 48 states carrying the impacted coffee. The chain operates over 20,500 stores nationwide, meaning a large number of customers may have purchased the product.
The company stresses that customer safety is the priority and is cooperating fully with the FDA. The FDA has also recently announced recalls of other coffee products for different safety concerns, such as mislabeling that could expose consumers to unexpected caffeine. These cases highlight the importance of checking recall notices and product labels carefully.
Anyone who believes they may have ingested glass fragments should seek medical advice promptly.
