I'm so glad I found this forum! They did send me some coupons to replace the defective product but the replacement was just as horrible. Last year I discovered that maxwell house coffee was making me sick. I switched from McCafe coffee to Maxwell House.. for about 2 weeks now I've been feeling so nauseated and my stomach feels crampy in the mornings after I drink it and I often get a headache and body aches like the flu!!. when we used to buy maxwell house ground coffee about a year ago it said on the can 100% arabic coffee and it was one of the best coffees you could get for the price.now on the can it says 100% pure coffee.taste terrible.we do not buy this coffee any more. That night I felt very nauseated and dizzy. All of a sudden I can't make a decent cup of coffee so I googled and found out neither can anyone else using MH. All my adult life I've drank Maxwell House original, I'm 59. No. I am a 20 yr drinker of MH breakfast blend or ground roast. I just quit drinking it and changed to starbucks morning verona blend and i haven't had any problem since. It will sicken me. They think coffee is something we will buy no matter how high the price is. Needless to say I threw out the Maxwell House and now am enjoying my morning coffee again nausea frre. The last few cans we purchased have been terrible. The Original blend of MH ( back in the day!) I have to give Maxwell House that much credit. We did a taste test at our house to see if we could lower our coffee cost. I'd say if you must buy coffee in grocery stores, etc go for the brands in vented bags like New England Coffee, Community Coffee, and I've heard Eight O'Clock Columbian whole bean isn't bad. I was almost tempted to buy some more MH coffee (out of sheer nostalgia) but the posts about the cramping and stomach problems reminded me why I stopped in the first place. It is widely consumed by households across the United States, as well as within industries and restaurants. Vietnams agent orange is still prevalant in the soil. I used to love the smell of fresh coffee but these brands are doing something different, as if it's made cheaply with poisons. Im tired of all over counter coffees. This month I purchased eight cans of this. Good to the last drop?? I have always demonstrated Maxwell hours coffee BUT NO MORE.IT HAS BEEN AWFUL FOR SEVEEAL MKNTHS.IT HAS MADE ME AND MY HUSBAND BOTH SICK. I've never had a problem with Maxwell House before, but lately I've been experiencing a severe adrenaline rush after drinking it. jitters, heart palpitations and lightheadedness. A once great coffee now so nasty i want my money back. I looked on line to see if there was a recall on the coffee for some reason and found this site (Thank God) and have discovered other people have had the same problems. So I ran out of beans, go to the store, big can of Max on sale for cheap so I buy it. This is the coffee brand I would always buy and enjoy. has been causing stomach discomfort on and off also, very sad. Been to numerous doctors - had MRI's and MRA's - two epidurals and more - nothing helped. You need to find what suits you. I'm really worried it tastes as bad as hills brothers now. I'm glad I'm not the only one noticing our Folgers coffee not tasting near as good as it used to. But this morning was the worst! I am boycotting Kraft products which are the makers of Maxwell house. We thought we had colds and sinus infections, but now wonder if the Reduced Caffeine Maxwell House and Folgers coffees do contain a fungus or insecticides, since we tried new containers of both. folgers taste has changed, nasty, Tasters choice i had tried was full of wood splinters. I actually have the scars from the blisters. My place of work offers folgers classic roast. Not that I am a coffee snob. When I first opened it, for some reason it caught my attention how fragrant it was - now I'm suspicious as to whether Folgers is hiding something with an aromatic additive. Not sure what changes they have made, but it STINKS! 3-4 yrs ago I noticed the first sign of packaging getting cheaper---flimsier, looser fitting tops (not as snug a fit as before). They have made the coffee better by switching to Arabica. can of coffee? I couldn't image what it was from, but when I got up in the a.m. felt fine, after breakfast, felt like crap. The coffee at the Maxwell House hotel had gained enough notoriety that the name for their coffee company was obvious. Took coffee back and got a new jar. Well, no matter what you say, Maxwell House, you did something different to it. I gave my nephew the rest of the plastic container. I had very bad headaches and I felt nauseated all day. Tin is recyclable where facilities exist. since maxwell house coffee has changed the grip on their one pound plastic container i will no longer buy any of their products. I am returning the MH can. Sale $6.99. I, like most senior citizens have arthritis and we can no longer hold the coffee can easily and I personally have dropped and spilled all my coffee in the floor. I am wondering if Maxwell House is the cause, if it has changed; I have been drinking maxwell house instant for many many years. my stomach burns, kinda queezy, i guess it's heartburn? As far as advertising teams go, most would agree that Folgers and Maxwell House are both household names due in large part to their equally impressive slogans/jingles. I agree with Ron of Florida (Dec. 8, 2012 comment). So, I am trying a decaf ground brand (non-MH) which is Arabica, but just the aroma is making me nauseous, and I'm aware that drinking Arabica from Starbucks, MH, and those wonderful coffee-a-month clubs is main bean. Maxwell House coffee has been horrible. However, these are mass produced blends of a diverse array of coffee beans grown all around the world. Whole bean or ground. Sure, once in a while I may feel icky after a cup but I was completely fine before drinking the stuff and my stomach was not empty. Smooth and full-bodied, our instant coffee has a signature flavor that's good to the last drop. Purchased another box at a different store. We were asking if there had been a lawsuit, or a new Harvard MBA put in charge of it. That's why I'm on this site to find out why??? I think this may run deeper than processing and food safety and be more about the source and coffee bean breed. I cleaned my coffee pot several times. Nausea headaches tiredness, hot flashes dizzy vomiting and skin peeling. Too bad for them, I am trying to find another good brand. I bought some Keurig cups a few days ago and have finally put two and two together. I've been having problems in the last 6 months or so, with Starbucks and organic beans (Huckleberry's and Javatopia (Fred Meyer)) suddenly tasting too bitter to drink. MAXWELL HOUSE Maxwell House Wake Up Roast 1.915lbs, PK6. I have been drinking Folgers French Vanilla for several years, and lately felt dizzy/lightheaded after my morning coffee. Burning throat and very dry mouth and throat. So I'd vote for the pesticides as the leading culprit. Recently, I have had to take 2 Advil every morning. The patches were very red and at the worst would drive me crazy being itchy. I'm talking debilitating pain. Someone send a health inspector to MH's filthy factory. I am going to stop making coffee and see if his HA go away. I enjoy the rich, robust flavour of this coffee and it doesn't leave a bitter taste. I am returning mine, Lately maxwell house coffee does not smell like Coffee . I usually get my coffee from aldi, but didnt feel like making the trip last week and bought Maxwell House coffee from a store close by. People have mentioned that their entire family loves this coffee; some are happy to make their partners happy while for others it serves as an energy drink prior to office. I got diarrhea, it was horrible for months and I never once made the connection. I really do think it could be Agent Orange or other pesticide. Maxwell House medium roast's caffeine content is approximately 100 to 160 milligrams in every 2 tablespoons of grounds, or 12 fluid ounces of prepared coffee. Maxwell House Original Roast Ground Coffee Prepared w/ water. So at work we serve Maxwell house original. I buy the bag of whole beans and grind them fresh. folder's from sam's has been making me very sick. The next morning when we made our coffee, it was so bitter and it had a very odd after taste for several minutes. Though I'd search the web to find if anyone else had this issue and, sure enough, I found this sight. The taste changed when they went from metal to cardboard cans. After noticing black pieces floating in it, I picked one out and found it was a piece of stretchy rubber or elastic (black). Now I'm drinking Chase & Sanborn and feeling even better. Day 1 I felt awful after drinking it, getting both a stomach and headache. He returned to San Francisco and had a business meeting with his former associate, and owner of the coffee mill, Mr. William Bovee. However, independent organizations have provided some information on this. Normally drink Dunkin, but in todays times, because of Covid, switched to MH. I'd really like to know what's going on. There is nothing here about the Instant Maxwell House coffee. bag. very very bitter and hot. I carried my cell phone with me everywhere that day thinking I would have to call 911 from collapsing.What is in this coffee?? Available in one grind, for all coffee makers. He been now drinking la Colombe beans and loves Folgers noir. I doubt I'll ever buy from MH again. I started having these headaches a couple of weeks ago, and I'm a person who seldom has headaches. I'm so glad this thread has been started. Maxwell House Original is definitely causing this rash. Definitely changing brands. Who the heck has taken over at MH? The "flavor" just doesn't want to go down my throat, it sits on my tounge, bland and wierd tasting and when swallowed it leaves the wierd aftertaste. After 20 yrs I cancelled my CR membership in March this yr. Over recent yrs I found their ratings not reliable---this CR rating of MH mentioned here is a good example. I've ruled out anything else it could be & since I've stopped drinking the coffee my diarrhea has subsided. NEVER will I buy their coffee again!! Remember when you opened the can and the whole kitchen would have that wonderful coffee smell? At first I thought my coffee pot was on the fritz. I can't get over how good tasting it is. I went to the store yesterday and bought a canister of their French Roast which I have always liked. I bought 2 new containers and it sucks. White skins flakes. That's why there is no rich coffee smell when the con is opened . I began drinking maxwell house instant sugar free coffee about 9 days ago. Sad we have to go to this extent! No longer do you get that great smell of the brew, but the taste is disgusting. Similarly, Maxwell House master blend's caffeine content is approximately 100 to 160 milligrams in each 2 tablespoons of grounds, or 12 fluid ounces. 100% Pure Ground Coffee. Folgers Columbian coffee. But recently my Columbian tasted like the 'classic', original, or decaf. It is a shame because I have liked this brand for a long time. I remember growing up that earlier Maxwell House never tasting like this before. After a few hours I would be fine but the mornings were awful. glad I'm not alone here, THE COFFEE STINKS. Too bad. I have purchased and enjoyed Maxwell House International Coffee, Cafe' Vienna for over 30 years. I first decided it was the peanut butter even through it was smooth peanut butter, I decided I might have become allergic to peanuts. and same price as old 2 lb container also made to look like 2 lb container with the back cut away and formed into a handle so it still looks like a large container from the front view. A few weeks go by and I vomitted again. I will no longer drink it and see what happens . I don't think it tastes all that great. There is also a strange chemical smell to the coffee when you open the can. I decided to do a search and see if I could find any bad reports on Maxwell House Coffee. I told my husband I felt like it was the coffee because it only happens after I drink it.. thinking that has to be absurd for coffee to do me that way, I googled the problem and found this website to see that many more people are experiencing the same problem I am!! It was only this particular drink mix. I am done being sick all the time. It didn't make us ill but wasn't a great cup of coffee either. It didn't mix well with the boiling water, and was a total disappointment. The best K Cup Coffee will never disappoint and Maxwell House Breakfast Blend Light Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods taste fantastic from the first drop to the last. I too feel neaseas after drinking it. I'm wondering what they may have changed? BUT.Don't false advertise. At first I thought I had some soap residue in the cup, but after thoroughly cleaning the cup and coffee pot, the bubbles remain. I have medicated myself with over the counter products, however the pain would go away for a little while but then suddenly return. Being weak-willed (with coffee :) I drank some again a while back with no problems! So sad if it is because they are using a cheaper bean. :) Hmmm?Shopping for a good bean to your taste can be costly. It does make me wonder what they are putting in their coffee. I've read the comments below and I was wondering if anyone gave consideration to the caffeine in coffee. WOW!! So at this point I googled folgers recall and the top link was an article about people feeling sick after drinking Folgers. Ever. No, sorry, you can't! No brainer just pour 1 pot in for 1 bag. After multiple trips to the restroom for days &. Before work my morning coffee makes me extremely nauseous and gives me dizzy waves due to the nausea. i have been drinking coffee for years. This led in a few hours to vomiting, this got me feeling a bit better. Why is there NOT Maxwell House Instant Coffee on the store shelves. The product appears to be tainted with something. I had my regular cup yesterday morning and was nauseus for hours. we are now reluctant members of the 'what the hell happened to MH coffee' group, ha! I'm at home recovering made a doctor's appointment to see what's going on? Everyone loves the smell of coffee. We were re-poisonings ourselves every morning when we drank it.I read on line that Mc Danials coffee is folgers. I finally put two and two together when I searched Maxwell house coffee and headaches. The last few cans I have purchased have a very different taste. I remember going through something like this before with Chase and Sanborn about about 30 years ago. I could not get a good brew. If you find and ask anyone who drank it, a lot of them would tell you it's the best off the shelf coffee they've ever had. I was searching to see if anyone else had experienced this and ran across this page. 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