Instant Coffee Sold in 48 States Recalled Due to Contamination With Glass

Nothing is as convenient as instant coffee when you’re in a time crunch. This week, though, you may want to take a minute to brew a pot instead.

On August 11, Dollar General announced a recall of Clover Valley Instant Coffee after a customer identified and reported glass fragments in the product. The affected product was sold at Dollar General stores in 48 states between July 9 and July 21, 2025.

Dollar General hasn't explained how glass pieces wound up in the instant coffee granules, but says it's "actively investigating the source of the glass contamination."

How To Identify the Recalled Coffee

You can identify instant coffee that's been recalled by checking the lot and best-by date information around the neck of the bottle. 

Product Name: Clover Valley Instant Coffee
Package UPC: 876941004069
Lot Codes: L-5163, L-5164, L-5165
Best By: 12/13/2026 and 12/14/2026
Distribution: 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, and Wyoming.

The only states missing from the list are Alaska and Hawaii, where Dollar General does not have stores.

What Happens if You Swallow Glass?

It depends on the size of the glass and the sharpness of the piece, according to Poison Control. If it's a sharp piece or a larger fragment, the glass could cut your throat, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

However, a smaller piece could pass through your digestive system without causing any issues.

Dollar General says no one has been injured by the glass in this instant coffee. If you have the recalled instant coffee at home, discard it immediately and contact Dollar General to receive a refund. Reach out to them via email at customercare@dollargeneral.com or by phone at 1-888-309-9030 from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CST, any day of the week.