Reported Aug 2, 2016
Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
Starbucks Corp. of Seattle, Wash.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.
Firm contact: Starbucks at 800-782-7282 from 3 a.m. to Midnight PT daily or online at https://news.starbucks.com com and click on "stainless steel straw warnings" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Stainless Steel Straws
- Amount recalled
- About 2.5 million in the U.S. (in addition, about 301,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com from June 2012 through June 2016 for about $6 for a set of three straws. The beverage cups with straws were sold for between $11 and $30..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received three reports of mouth lacerations to young children while drinking.
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