If you swear by a morning or afternoon cup of decaffeinated coffee, either for health reasons or because you love the taste, you'll want to listen up. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a recall on one of Our Family's decaf ground coffees due to "mislabelling."
Here's everything you need to know about the recall.
What product has been recalled?
Parent company SpartanNash just issued a voluntary recall on 692 cases of Our Family's Traverse City Cherry Decaf Ground Coffee, purportedly affecting 15 states where the grounds were distributed. With the assistance of the FDA, the agency categorized the revocation as a Class II recall, meaning "a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
While the language may seem alarming, the recall is a mid-level concern.
- Our Family Traverse City Cherry Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee, 12 oz
- Best by Date: August 3, 2025
- Product Code: 0 70253 11080 1
- Recall Number: F-0666-2025
What states are affected?
Since SpartanNash is based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, most of the 15 affected states where products were distributed fall in and around the Midwest.
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- Ohio
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
What is the exact reason for the recall?
The company issued a recall after identifying a potential mislabel claiming its Traverse City Cherry caffeinated coffee was decaffeinated. While decaf coffee still contains some caffeine, the measurements are considerably less.
According to the Mayo Clinic, an average 8-ounce cup of brewed decaf coffee contains 1 milligram of caffeine while a standard brewed coffee is said to contain 96 milligrams of caffeine.
Most adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, so consumption of the mislabeled brew isn't expected to have major, irreversible health effects. However, a difference of 95 milligrams can still make an impact, especially if you're not used to consuming caffeine or avoid it for health reasons.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
In a recent statement provided to Good Housekeeping after our initial publication, a SpartanNash spokesperson said, “Our top priority is the safety of our consumers. We issued the recall on March 13 immediately after being notified by our supplier that the product had been mislabeled. All recalled product was already removed from store shelves and destroyed prior to the FDA’s classification of the recall earlier this week.”
Since the revoked product was taken off of store shelves and disposed of before the recall announcement, no action is required on the part of the customer. The recall namely functions as a form of transparent communication to inform customers that an incident occurred and has since been dealt with.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
