Coffee Products Pulled in U.S., Hong Kong for Fear of Melamine

We have been hearing about a lot of recalls lately, but not really any that have had anything to do with coffee.

This latest story will be important for all you coffee lovers out there to be aware of, and involves the Mr. Brown Coffee Company.

United States and Hong Kong health authorities have issued recalls for various products, including coffee products, as they may be contaminated with the industrial compound melamine.

These are the specific products that have been recalled:

• Mr. Brown Mandheling Bland Instant Coffee
• Mr. Brown Arabica Instant Coffee
• Mr. Brown Blue Mountain Blend Instant Coffee
• Mr. Brown Caramel Macchiato Instant Coffee
• Mr. Brown French Vanilla Instant Coffee
• Mr. Brown Mandheling Blend Instant Coffee
• Mr. Brown Milk Tea

Health authorities say consuming small amounts of this compound will not pose a serious safety hazard but you will still want to avoid these products which is why they have been taken off shelves.

Check out the full story here.

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