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  EXPLORE FURTHER: Critical alert released following extensive coffee recall due to contamination issues
  

Thousands of coffee items widely consumed throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes regions are subject to recall due to an issue with their labels.

A total of 692 decaf cases are being removed from store shelves following tests that showed many contained regular strength coffee and had incorrect labeling.

This might lead to health risks since individuals with heart conditions, hypertension, or those who are pregnant are recommended to steer clear of caffeine due to possible adverse effects.

Consuming a full-strength coffee
may cause
These individuals may experience palpitations, spikes in blood pressure, or various problems.

The
recall
was started by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, and includes 12-ounce packages of their Cherry-flavored Our Family decaffeinated ground coffee.

It was released across 15 states, including
Illinois
,
Michigan
,
Ohio
and
Wisconsin
, and impacts the lightly roasted artificial flavor version.

If consumers own a recalled item, they have not received specific guidance on how to proceed; however, common recommendations usually involve discarding the product or getting a refund by returning it to retail outlets.

The FDA initially disclosed the recall on March 12, but its risk level has since been categorized as well.

This has been categorized as a Level II recall, indicating that the items may present a potential hazard for some individuals yet are unlikely to result in severe health issues.

Customers are advised to examine the rear portion of their Massimo Zanetti Beverage ‘decaf’ coffee containers to determine if they fall under the recall.

The recalled items have the product code UPC 0 70253 11080 1 and display BEST BEFORE 080325 V 15:37 C’.

The states where the items were distributed include: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The products were distributed by the Michigan-headquartered SpartanNash Company and are marketed under the Our Family brand, commonly found in the Midwest and Great Lakes areas.

The FDA cautions online: “Decaffeinated coffees and teas possess lower levels of caffeine compared to their standard versions, yet they still retain a small amount of caffeine.”

For instance, decaffeinated coffee usually contains between 2 and 15 milligrams in an 8-fluid-ounce serving.

‘If consuming caffeine affects you adversely, you might consider steering clear of such drinks entirely.’

A typical cup of coffee has approximately 95 milligrams of caffeine.

Initially, all coffee contains caffeine. The decaffeination process involves submerging coffee beans in water or a solvent to remove the caffeine.

This could be due to the process failing to extract caffeine at the facility, or perhaps the coffee beans didn’t undergo this procedure and were simply incorrectly labeled.

Signs of excessive coffee consumption encompass a heightened heartbeat, irregular heartbeats, sleeplessness, unease, tremors, indigestion, or queasiness.

Approximately 66 percent of Americans, which equates to about two-thirds, consume at least one cup of coffee daily.

Out of this group, approximately 10%, which equates to around 26 million individuals, reportedly consume decaf coffee every day.

Recently, this trend has gained traction due to the growing longevity movement, encouraging individuals to reduce their coffee intake for better sleep quality. However, some opt for decaf coffee for health benefits as well.

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