Standfirst: A batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello ground coffee has been recalled in Ireland because it contains Ochratoxin A above the legal maximum level. Consumers who have the affected pack should not use it.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a food recall Ireland alert for one batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello ground coffee. The affected product is the 250g pack with batch code LC5 BD149T and a best-before date of 29/05/2027.
The recall relates to an elevated level of Ochratoxin A, a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain moulds. Consumers are advised not to use the affected batch.
Quick summary of the food recall Ireland alert
- Product: Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello ground coffee
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code: LC5 BD149T
- Best-before date: 29/05/2027
- Country of origin: Italy
- Reason for recall: Ochratoxin A above the legal maximum level
- FSAI alert: Food Alert Notification 2026.68, Category 1 — For Action
Which Bialetti coffee is affected?
This product recall Ireland notice applies only to the batch and date marking identified by the FSAI. Consumers should check the packaging carefully rather than assuming that every pack of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello is affected.
The product details to check are:
| Product | Pack size | Batch code | Best-before date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello | 250g | LC5 BD149T | 29/05/2027 |
The FSAI notice identifies Italy as the country of origin. It does not list additional batches, pack sizes or retailers in the supplied alert.
Why has the coffee been recalled?
The affected batch contains Ochratoxin A above the legal maximum level. Ochratoxin A is a naturally occurring toxin that can be produced by certain moulds, particularly after crops have been harvested and during storage.
According to the FSAI, consuming the contaminated product does not pose an immediate health risk. However, continuous consumption over a long period may pose a potential risk, so exposure should be minimised.
This is a food contamination alert rather than an allergen recall. The official notice does not identify milk, gluten, nuts, peanuts or another undeclared allergen as the reason for the action.
What consumers should do
If you have Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello with batch code LC5 BD149T and a best-before date of 29/05/2027, do not use it.
- Check the product name, 250g pack size, batch code and date marking.
- Do not prepare or consume the affected coffee.
- Follow the retailer’s instructions regarding return or disposal.
- Contact the retailer if you need clarification about the recall.
The FSAI alert does not provide specific information about whether a receipt is required, whether a refund is available or whether the product can be returned to a different store. Consumers should check directly with the retailer before returning the product.
Retailer and point-of-sale information
The FSAI says recall notices will be displayed at point of sale. Retailers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and manufacturers have been requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display the relevant notices.
No specific supermarket or retail chain is named in the supplied alert. This means shoppers should not assume that the recall applies to every Bialetti coffee product or every store unless the product identifiers match the official notice.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
The recalled item is Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello ground coffee in a 250g pack.
Which batch is affected?
The affected food recall batch number is LC5 BD149T, with a best-before date of 29/05/2027.
Can I use a different batch?
The FSAI notice identifies only the batch listed above. Do not use the product if its details match the recalled batch. Products with different identifiers are not identified in this notice as affected.
What is Ochratoxin A?
Ochratoxin A is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain moulds. The FSAI states that long-term, continuous consumption of the affected product may pose a potential health risk.
What if I have already consumed the coffee?
The FSAI says the contaminated product does not pose an immediate risk to health, but exposure should be minimised. Anyone concerned about their health should seek appropriate medical advice.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland alert concerns one batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello ground coffee: 250g, batch LC5 BD149T, best-before 29/05/2027. Check your cupboard and do not use the product if those identifiers match. Retailers are removing the batch from sale and displaying recall notices while the FSAI alert remains in effect.