Shock Alert: Dollar General Coffee Recall Reveals Hidden Danger That Could Impact Your Health Today!

Ever find yourself wandering down the Dollar General aisles, tossing that trusty Clover Valley instant coffee into your cart because, hey, who doesn’t love a budget-friendly caffeine fix? Well, before you brew your next cup, you might want to hit pause and peek inside your pantry. Imagine sipping your morning java only to discover it’s got a little something extra—like glass fragments. Yep, you read that right. On August 11, 2025, Dollar General hit the alarm and recalled certain lots of their Clover Valley Instant Coffee due to possible glass contamination. While no one’s reported injuries yet, the mere thought of glass sneaking into your coffee cup is enough to stop anyone in their tracks. So, if you’re wondering whether your favorite instant coffee made the cut or how to safely deal with this surprising recall, stick around—I’ve got the lowdown on what’s affected, where it was sold, and how you can get a refund without breaking a sweat. LEARN MORE

With more than 20,000 locations around the U.S., Dollar General is certainly one of the most popular dollar stores around. Many people also shop there to stock up on their favorite food and drink items, from pasta to soda. If you like to buy your coffee from the chain to make your own cup at home for less, you’ll want to check your pantry—the company is recalling instant coffee products due to foreign material contamination. Below you’ll find more information about the dollar store coffee recall, including where the items were sold and how to request a refund.

Why Dollar General recalled Clover Valley Instant Coffee

On August 11, 2025, Dollar General Corporation announced a recall of some of the coffee sold in its stores. This involves three lots of Clover Valley Instant Coffee, which is a private-label brand owned by the company. It produces many of the grocery and food items sold in the dollar store. 

The reason the coffee is being pulled from shelves: A customer told store employees that glass fragments were found in a container they had purchased. Though no illness or injuries have been reported by anyone who has consumed the coffee, the recall is being done as a precaution since ingesting glass pieces is potentially dangerous. It can lead to serious issues like cuts to the mouth or throat, dental damage or holes pierced in the intestines. 

At this time, the company has not been able to determine the source of the problem or why glass fragments ended up in the instant coffee. 

How to identify the recalled coffee

All of the recalled products are under the same Clover Valley label, and each is an 8-oz. individual container. However, not all Instant Coffee is included in the notice. You’ll need to check the lot and expiration date information printed on the neck of the container to see if you have one at home.

Here is how to identify the recalled items:

• Lot: L-5163 (With a “Best By” date of 12/13/2026)
• Lot: L-5164 (With a “Best By” date of 12/13/2026)
• Lot: L-5165 (With a “Best By” date of 12/14/2026)

The instant coffee containers in the recall also have a UPC number of 876941004069.

States where the coffee was sold

Because Clover Valley is a brand owned by the company, the products were only sold at Dollar General stores. They were widely distributed throughout the country, with locations in 48 states receiving shipments of the recalled products. 

The full list of states:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida 
• Georgia
• Iowa
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
• Maine
• Michigan
• Minnesota 
• Missouri
• Mississippi
• Montana
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• Nevada
• New York
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee 
• Texas
• Utah 
• Virginia
• Vermont
• Washington 
• Wisconsin
• West Virginia
• Wyoming

The only states excluded from the recall are Alaska and Hawaii. 

What to do if you have the recalled coffee

The recalled Clover Valley Instant Coffee was distributed to Dollar General stores and sold to customers between July 9-21, 2025. If you believe you purchased one of the products during this time, check the information on the container to see if it matches the details provided above. 

Any unopened or partially used items that fit the criteria should be immediately discarded to avoid any potential injuries from the glass pieces. Customers can also contact Dollar General for a full refund for the product (tax included).

You can reach the company by phone at 1-888-309-9030 daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CST or by email at [email protected].