Las Vegas, NV (January 28th, 2026) – Las Vegas coffee drinkers who reach for decaf pods to avoid caffeine’s effects should check their kitchens immediately. Keurig Dr Pepper has recalled more than 80,000 McCafé Premium Roast Decaf K-Cup pods after discovering that products labeled as decaffeinated may actually contain regular caffeinated coffee. The recall, classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Class II, affects products distributed in California, Nevada, and Indiana—putting thousands of Las Vegas residents at risk of unexpected caffeine exposure.
If you or a loved one has suffered adverse health effects from mislabeled consumer products, George Bochanis Injury Law Offices can help you understand your legal rights. Call (702) 388-2005 for a free consultation with an experienced Nevada product liability attorney.
What Happened: The McCafé Mislabeling Recall Explained
Keurig Dr. Pepper initiated the voluntary recall, with the FDA classifying it as Class II. The company discovered that 84-count boxes of McCafé Premium Roast Decaf coffee K-Cup pods sold through a single retail partner were mislabeled. Nearly 1,000 cartons were distributed in Nevada, California, and Indiana.
The FDA issues Class II recalls in cases when use or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. While this classification suggests the issue is less severe than a Class I recall, the health implications for certain populations can be significant.
Identifying the Recalled Products
Consumers should immediately inspect their coffee supplies for affected products. The recalled McCafé K-Cups can be identified by:
- Product name: McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods
- Package size: 84-count cartons
- UPC code: 043000073438
- Best by dates: November 2025 through early 2026
- Distribution: Sold through select retailers in California, Nevada, and Indiana
Keurig Dr Pepper stated that all consumers who purchased this product were notified directly by the retailer and provided instructions for obtaining replacement products. However, consumers who purchased these items should verify they have received notification and take appropriate action.
The Hidden Dangers of Product Mislabeling
Las Vegas families depend on accurate product labeling to make informed choices about what they consume. When a decaf coffee pod actually contains full-strength caffeine, it represents more than an inconvenience. It’s a breach of consumer trust that can have real health consequences.
Consider a pregnant woman in her first trimester who carefully limits caffeine to protect her developing baby. If she unknowingly consumes regular coffee multiple times daily, she could exceed recommended caffeine limits without realizing it, potentially exposing herself and her baby to unnecessary risk.
Similarly, someone managing a heart condition who was advised to eliminate caffeine might experience tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, or other cardiovascular symptoms after consuming what they believed was decaf coffee.
If a company’s mislabeling or quality control failure causes such harm, injured parties may have grounds to pursue compensation. This could include circumstances where:
- Labeling errors led consumers to consume substances they were actively avoiding
- Quality control processes failed to detect the mislabeling before distribution
- The consumed product caused measurable adverse health effects requiring medical treatment
These determinations depend on the specific facts of each case and require careful legal analysis.
Product Liability Law in Nevada: When Mislabeling Causes Harm
Nevada’s product liability framework provides robust protections for consumers harmed by defective products. Under Nevada law, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held accountable when products cause injuries due to design defects, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings, including mislabeling.
Nevada recognizes the doctrine of strict tort liability for defective products, under which manufacturers are liable for damages caused by a defective product, even if they were not negligent This legal principle exists because consumers cannot reasonably inspect or verify the contents of sealed products and must rely on accurate labeling.
The mislabeling of McCafé decaf pods as containing no caffeine when they actually contain regular coffee represents a failure in quality control and labeling accuracy. When products do not conform to their labels, and when that discrepancy causes harm, manufacturers may bear responsibility under Nevada’s product liability statutes.
For Las Vegas residents who suffered adverse health consequences due to consuming mislabeled caffeine products, Nevada law provides potential pathways to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the manufacturer’s labeling failure.
When Consumer Trust Is Violated
Product recalls highlight the importance of manufacturing integrity and quality control. While Keurig Dr Pepper’s voluntary recall demonstrates corporate responsibility in addressing the issue, questions remain about how the mislabeling occurred and whether adequate systems were in place to prevent it.
Nevada law recognizes that when manufacturers place products into commerce, they implicitly represent those products as safe and accurately labeled. When that representation proves false and causes injury, the law provides mechanisms for accountability.
Moving Forward After Product-Related Harm
Health complications from unexpected caffeine exposure, particularly for vulnerable populations, can result in emergency room visits, additional medical monitoring, pregnancy complications, or exacerbation of existing conditions. Nevada law recognizes that injured consumers should not bear these financial and physical burdens alone when a company’s labeling failure is responsible.
Documenting your experience, preserving the mislabeled product and packaging, seeking appropriate medical attention, and maintaining records of any health effects are important steps. An experienced product liability attorney can evaluate the circumstances of your situation, determine potentially liable parties, and help you understand your legal options.
If you’ve suffered adverse health effects from mislabeled McCafé K-Cups or any other improperly labeled consumer product in the Las Vegas area, contact George Bochanis Injury Law Offices at (702) 388-2005 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our firm is committed to holding negligent manufacturers accountable and protecting the rights of Nevada consumers.
