Overview
- A production flaw in the clear coat seal on pod lids can allow food-safe ink to leach into coffee when brewed at high temperatures.
- The FDA designated the recall as Class III on July 15, indicating a low risk of adverse health effects.
- The voluntary recall applies only to Dark Pinon Single Serve pods sold in 10-count boxes with lot code 251749 and a best-by date of May 8, 2026.
- Retailers including Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Target, World Market and Trader Joe’s are providing full refunds or safe disposal options for affected products.
- New Mexico Piñon Coffee initiated the action out of an abundance of caution and reports no linked illnesses or injuries to date.