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 should not use the affected product.
A batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello coffee is subject to a food recall Ireland alert issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The recall applies only to the identified 250g pack bearing batch code LC5 BD149T and a best-before date of 29/05/2027.
The FSAI classifies the notice as a Category 1 alert for action. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. Consumers who have this specific batch should not use it.
Products included in the recall
Consumers should compare the details on their coffee packaging with the official identifiers below. Other batches, pack sizes or products have not been identified in the notice.
- Product: Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello
- Product type: Ground coffee
- Pack size: 250g
- Batch code: LC5 BD149T
- Best-before date: 29/05/2027
- Country of origin: Italy
Why has this coffee been recalled?
The Bialetti food recall concerns an elevated level of Ochratoxin A in the implicated batch. The FSAI states that the level is above the legal maximum permitted for the product.
Ochratoxin A is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain moulds. It can form after crops have been harvested, particularly during the storage of crops and food products. The FSAI explains that consuming the contaminated product does not pose an immediate health risk, but continued consumption over a long period may present a potential health risk. Exposure should therefore be minimised.
This is a food contamination alert Ireland consumers should treat seriously, while noting the distinction in the official notice: the warning concerns potential risk from prolonged exposure rather than an immediate danger from consumption.
What consumers should do
If you have Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello at home, check the batch code and best-before date printed on the pack.
- Do not use the product if it matches batch code LC5 BD149T.
- Check that the pack is 250g and carries the best-before date 29/05/2027.
- Keep the product separate from other food while you decide how to handle it.
- Follow the retailer’s or official recall instructions for returning or disposing of the affected product.
The FSAI notice specifically advises consumers not to use the implicated batch. It does not provide a general instruction about receipts, refunds or disposal, so consumers should contact the retailer for information about return and refund arrangements.
Retailer and business guidance
Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and caterers have been asked to remove the affected batch from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. This applies to the identified batch only.
The FSAI notice does not name individual supermarket chains or confirm that every branch or retailer stocked the product. Consumers should therefore rely on the product details printed on their own packaging rather than assume that every Bialetti coffee product is affected.
How to check a recalled coffee product
When checking a possible recalled food product, compare all available identifiers rather than relying only on the brand name. For this alert, the key details are the product description, 250g pack size, batch code LC5 BD149T and best-before date 29/05/2027.
A different batch code or date has not been listed in this FSAI food recall notice. If the details do not match, the product is not identified as part of this specific alert, although consumers should always follow any later official update.
Frequently asked questions
Which coffee has been recalled?
The recalled product is Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caffe Macinato Caramello ground coffee in a 250g pack.
Which batch is affected?
The affected batch is LC5 BD149T, with a best-before date of 29/05/2027.
Why is the coffee being recalled?
The batch contains Ochratoxin A above the legal maximum level.
Can I use another Bialetti coffee product?
The notice identifies only the specified 250g product, batch and date. Do not use the product if all the listed identifiers match. Other products or batches have not been identified in this alert.
What if I have already consumed it?
The FSAI states that consumption does not pose an immediate health risk, while prolonged consumption may pose a potential risk. Anyone concerned about their health should seek appropriate advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Key takeaway for consumers
This food recall Ireland notice concerns one batch of Bialetti Perfetto Moka Caramello ground coffee: 250g, batch LC5 BD149T, best-before 29/05/2027. Do not use the product if those details match, and check the FSAI for any future update to the recall.