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Product Recall Number: 16-236

Why was Stainless Steel Straws recalled?

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

Stainless Steel Straws
Here's product recall specific data for Stainless Steel Straws.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-236

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-08-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Stainless Steel Straws

  • Description: The stainless steel straws are rigid and can poke children in the mouth.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: New Instructions

  • Units: About 2.5 million in the U.S. (in addition, about 301,000 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: The firm has received three reports of mouth lacerations to young children while drinking.

  • Remedy: Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.

  • 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.

  • Importers: Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Starbucks Corp., de Seattle, Washington

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed