Starbucks is now in the instant coffee business. Interesting. I may have to try it, just to see if it’s any good. I’ve actually had some okay’ish flavored instant coffees, but I really only like coffee with lots of milk. Iced. So I’m not sure how this could work out for me.
Senseo one cup makers have been recalled due to burn risks. To see if yours is one of the ones affected and for info on how to get a replacement go here: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09194.html
I know that one of mine is recalled, my other is still packed so I need to dig it out. Lovely. Oh well, I still love them. Nobody is perfect and shhh I’ve been mostly cold brewing anyway.
Tags: recalls
VASSALBORO (NEWS CENTER) — A proposal to open a topless coffee shop in Vassalboro has been approved for permit by the town planning board. (Read rest of the story here).
Really, who needless topless bars? The coffeeshop will open at 6 and I bet it’s cheaper than a topless bar!
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Raise high the coffee bean! Good news, coffee-drinkers: a new study shows your beverage of choice may lower your chances of getting oral, esophageal and pharyngeal (back-of-the-throat) cancer. (Rest of Story HERE).
See! Always a new story on how good coffee is! We’ll ignore the bad ones 
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The Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers has launched a multimillion dollar lawsuit against cartoonist Mike Peters, over a Jan. 2 “Mother Goose and Grimm” strip that jokes of a link between Colombian coffee with crime syndicates. (Rest of story HERE).
Err, that’s not nice, though I’m not sure it’s worthy of a $20 million lawsuit. Now cartoonists will be asking for a bailout!
Recall — Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Mr. Brown 3-In-1 & and 2-In-1 Powdered Packets in Bag Coffee Mixes Due To Health Risk
Contact:
Linda Chen
email: smc88@att.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — October 1, 2008 – Sunny Maid Corp. of Monterey Park, California is voluntarily recalling Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES, because they are potentially contaminated with melamine.
The Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES are sold in PLASTIC BAGS, each containing 30 individual packets. Although seven flavors are available in Asia, ONLY THREE FLAVORS ARE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. The three flavors being recalled are:
- Mr. Brown 3-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX – Mandheling;
- Mr. Brown 3-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX – Arabica;
- Mr. Brown 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIX – Mandheling.
** CANNED MR. BROWN COFFEE PRODUCTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. **
The recall was initiated after the manufacturer notified Sunny Maid that these 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 Coffee Mix products may contain melamine. Although only certain lots are potentially contaminated, Sunny Maid is recalling all lots. No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.
Product was distributed to the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI to wholesale distributors and retail stores.
Consumers who purchased the product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may email the company at smc88@att.net.
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In Malaysia as many as 9 coffee brands have been pulled from shelves when it was found they had dangerous chemicals in them — chemicals used to treat erectile dysfunction… I suppose that sound *cough* harmless enough except that if taken daily they have side effects and even cause death. I bet some guys are still not giving up said coffee if they have it in their houses. Story here.
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