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 should check the batch code and best-before date and avoid using the affected coffee.
A batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello ground coffee is the subject of a food recall Ireland alert issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The recall concerns a 250g pack from Italy and applies only to the identified batch.
The affected coffee should not be used. Retailers have been asked to remove it from sale and display recall notices at points of sale.
Quick summary of the food recall Ireland alert
- Product: Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code: LC5 BD149T
- Best-before date: 29/05/2027
- Country of origin: Italy
- Reason: Elevated Ochratoxin A above the legal maximum level
- FSAI alert: 2026.68, Category 1 — For Action
Which Bialetti coffee is affected?
The recall is limited to Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello ground coffee in a 250g pack with the following identifiers:
| Product | Pack size | Batch code | Best-before date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello | 250g | LC5 BD149T | 29/05/2027 |
Consumers should check both the batch code and the food recall best-before date on their packaging. The official notice does not state that other Bialetti coffee products, pack sizes, batches or dates are affected.
Why has the coffee been recalled?
The Bialetti coffee has been recalled because the implicated batch contains Ochratoxin A above the legal maximum level. Ochratoxin A is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain moulds. It can develop after crops are harvested, particularly during storage.
According to the FSAI, consuming the contaminated product does not pose an immediate risk to health. However, continuous consumption over a long period may pose a potential health risk, so exposure should be minimised.
This is a food contamination alert Ireland consumers should take seriously without assuming that every product from the brand is affected. The identified batch is the key detail when checking whether a pack is included.
What consumers should do
If you have the recalled Bialetti coffee, do not use it. Check the pack against the product name, 250g size, batch code LC5 BD149T and best-before date 29/05/2027.
- Do not prepare or consume coffee from the affected batch.
- Keep the packaging available so the batch details can be checked.
- Follow the retailer’s instructions about returning the product.
- Contact the retailer if you need clarification about the return or refund process.
The FSAI notice specifically advises consumers not to use the implicated batch. It does not provide confirmation about whether a receipt is required or whether every retailer offers the same refund arrangements, so consumers should check directly with the shop where the coffee was purchased.
Advice for retailers and food businesses
Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and caterers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale. Recall notices are also to be displayed at points of sale so customers can identify the product.
The alert is a product recall Ireland notice for the specified batch, rather than a warning covering all Bialetti products. Businesses holding stock should compare their inventory with the official identifiers before removing products or informing customers.
Frequently asked questions
Which food product has been recalled?
Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello ground coffee in a 250g pack has been recalled.
What is the recalled food batch number?
The affected food recall batch code is LC5 BD149T. The best-before date is 29/05/2027.
Can I use a different Bialetti batch?
The FSAI notice identifies only batch LC5 BD149T with the best-before date 29/05/2027. Other batches have not been identified in this alert.
What should I do if I bought the coffee?
Do not use the affected batch. Contact the retailer for return and refund information, as the official notice does not specify whether a receipt is required.
Is this an immediate health emergency?
The FSAI states that consumption does not pose an immediate risk to health, but continuous consumption over a long period may pose a potential risk. Exposure should therefore be minimised.
Key takeaway
This food recall Ireland warning affects one batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello ground coffee: 250g, batch LC5 BD149T, best before 29/05/2027. Do not use the product if your pack matches these identifiers, and contact the retailer for return or refund arrangements.