Product Safety Recalls
August 4, 2016

Starbucks Metal Straws Causing Kids Mouths to Bleed – Major Recall Issued

Starbucks Metal Straws

Starbucks has recalled more than 2.5 million metal straws that are being blamed for causing painful mouth lacerations among children.  Starbucks issued a statement “Consumers should not allow children to handle or use the stainless steel straws.”

Starbucks spokesman Reggie Borges said, “We did it out of an abundance of caution. They could be a danger to a kid using them not as intended.”

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/starbucks-recalls-2-5-million-metal-straws-after-reports-mouth-n622161