| Product name |
Stainless Steel Straws |
| Description |
This recall involves reusable stainless steel Cold-to-Go food grade drinking straws in two sizes. The straws were packaged and sold in sets of three and were also sold as a component of two sizes of stainless steel beverage cups: Grande 16-ounce cups and Venti 24-ounce cups. The straws feature a ridge at the bottom that keeps the straw attached to the lid. The Grande straws measure approximately 9.5 inches and the Venti straws measure approximately 10.4 inches. |
| Problem |
The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury. |
| Distribution |
Sold exclusively at Starbucks stores nationwide and online at Starbucks.com for about $6 for a set of three straws. The beverage cups with straws were sold for between $11 and $30. |
| Company |
Starbucks 800-782-7282; web site https://news.starbucks.com |
| Dates sold |
June 2012 through June 2016 |
| Date posted |
08/03/2016 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Starbucks-to-Recall-Stainless-Steel-Beverage-Straws-to-Provide-New-Warnings/ |
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