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Ink Leak Risk Keeps New Mexico Piñon Coffee Recall Active

With a Class III designation emphasizing minimal health risk, consumers holding lot code 251749 are urged to return or discard their pods for refunds.

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Freshly roasted coffee beans are seen in a barrel at Sightglass Coffee on April 07, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Pinon Coffee

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.