November 19, 2012

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Issues Allergy Alert On Possible Nut Flavoring In Coffee

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding the recall of Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, Chocolate & Peanut Butter and Berres Brother Coffee Roasters, Monkey Mocha and Berres Brothers Lunch with Elvis regular and decaffeinated whole bean and ground coffees.

The products may contain an undeclared nut allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The following flavors, sizes and Julian date codes are being recalled. Julian date code is either stamped after UPC Code or on front of package.

1. Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Coffee

  • with Julian date code 12001-12318 (Jan. 1, 2012 thru Nov. 13, 2012)
  • 12 oz. (340g) regular whole bean and ground coffee with UPC 746774-003594
  • 12 oz. (340g) decaffeinated whole bean and ground coffee with no UPC
  • 2.5 oz. ground coffee with no UPC
  • 1.5 oz. (42.5g) ground coffee with UPC 746774-00042
  • 5 LB bulk regular whole bean coffee with UPC 746774-00499

2. Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, Monkey Mocha Coffee

  • Julian Date Codes 12271 - 12318 (Sept. 27, 2012 thru Nov. 13, 2012)
  • 1.5 oz. (42.5g) ground coffee with UPC 746774-000425
  • 5 LB bulk regular whole bean coffee with UPC 746774-00509

3. Berres Brothers Coffee Roaster, Lunch with Elvis Coffee

  • Julian Date Codes 12091 - 12319 (April 1, 2012 thru Nov. 15, 2012)
  • 1. 5 oz. (42.5g) ground coffee with UPC 746774-000425
  • 12 oz. (340g) regular ground and whole bean coffee with no UPC
  • 12 oz. (340g) decaffeinated ground and whole bean coffee with no UPC
  • 5LB bulk regular whole bean coffee with UPC 74677400-5093

The full recall information can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm328402.htm?source=govdelivery.


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