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Medium RiskCPSC
Food & Beverages/Beverages

illy Recalls 8.8-Ounce Whole Bean Coffee Cans Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: May 10, 2018
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Summary

illy is recalling about 65,000 cans of Whole Bean coffee (8.8 ounces/250 grams) because the lids can suddenly detach with significant force when opened. This defect occurs in silver cylinder-shaped cans that are missing an air valve on the bottom. The recall affects Medium Roast (red accent), Dark Roast (black accent), and Decaf (green accent) varieties sold at retailers like Target, Whole Foods, and Amazon between November 2017 and May 2018. Consumers should not attempt to open these cans and should contact illy for a free replacement.

Risk

When the canister is missing a bottom air valve, internal pressure can build up, causing the lid to pop off forcefully upon opening. This sudden detachment of the metal lid poses a direct risk of impact injuries to the user's face or hands.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottom of your illy 8.8-ounce (250g) Whole Bean coffee can to see if it is missing the square-shaped air valve. Affected cans have a smooth metal bottom without this valve.
  2. Verify the 'Best By' date printed on the bottom of the can. Recalled Medium Roast (Red accent) dates are 10/2019, 11/2019, or 12/2019; Dark Roast (Black accent) dates are 10/2019 or 11/2019; and Decaf (Green accent) date is 10/2019.
  3. Immediately stop using the product and do NOT attempt to open the canister if it matches the recall criteria.
  4. Contact illy toll-free at 855-282-4682 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email caninfo@illy.com, to receive a free replacement product.
  5. You can also visit www.illy.com/caninfo for more information and to view identification photos of the affected packaging.
  6. For further questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers should not open or use a recalled coffee can and contact illy for a free replacement product.

Contact: illy toll-free at 855-282-4682 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at caninfo@illy.com or online at www.illy.com/caninfo for more information

Affected Products

Product: illy Whole Bean Coffee Medium Roast (250 gram / 8.8 oz. can)
Date Ranges: 10/2019, 11/2019, 12/2019, Sold November 2017 through May 2018
Product: illy Whole Bean Coffee Dark Roast (250 gram / 8.8 oz. can)
Date Ranges: 10/2019, 11/2019, Sold November 2017 through May 2018
Product: illy Whole Bean Coffee Decaf (250 gram / 8.8 oz. can)
Date Ranges: 10/2019, Sold November 2017 through May 2018

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18154
Status: Active
Manufacturer: illycaffè S.p.A, of Italy
Sold By: Bed Bath & Beyond, Kroger, Shoprite, Sur La Table, Target, Whole Foods, Williams Sonoma, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Jet.com from November 2017 through May 2018 for about $15.
Manufactured In: Italy
Units Affected: About 65,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: illycaffè North America Inc., of Rye Brook, N.Y.
Contact: illy toll-free at 855-282-4682 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at caninfo@illy.com or online at www.illy.com/caninfo for more information
Agency Last Updated: May 10, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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