Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings

Recall date

August 2, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

16236

Sold / distributed

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

The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth, posing a risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.