Health
Massimo Zanetti Recalls Coffee Due to Mislabeling Error
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class II recall of nearly 700 cases of Our Family’s Traverse City Cherry-Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee due to a mislabeling problem. This recall was voluntarily initiated by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA on March 13, 2025, and affects products distributed across 15 states.
The coffee in question was incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated, raising concerns for consumers who avoid caffeine for health reasons. The FDA classified the situation as having the potential to cause “temporary or medically reversible” health consequences, though the chances of serious harm are considered remote.
According to the recall notice, 692 cases of the affected coffee product were shipped to consumers in states including Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Wyoming, among others. Each product comes in a 12-ounce bag and carries a best-by date of August 8, 2025.
“A portion of the production was mislabeled as decaffeinated,” the recall documentation states. It is important for consumers cautious about caffeine intake to check the product code located below the barcode to verify if they possess the recalled items.
The FDA has advised that while decaffeinated coffee typically contains significantly less caffeine than regular coffee, it still has some caffeine content. An 8-ounce cup of decaf coffee may contain about 2 to 15 milligrams of caffeine, while regular coffee averages around 96 milligrams.
If individuals consume the mislabeled coffee unknowingly, they may experience symptoms ranging from anxiety to heart palpitations, particularly if they have underlying health concerns or are on certain medications that restrict caffeine intake.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the recall. It follows a series of food safety actions this year, including a separate recall involving dairy products by Danone, LLC due to spoilage issues.
The FDA stresses the importance of consumer safety and encourages those affected by this or any other product recall to discard the items or return them to their point of purchase for a refund. As a best practice, consumers should consult healthcare providers with any concerns regarding caffeine intake.
