# Laceration Injuries to Children Prompt Starbucks to Recall Stainless Steel Beverage Straws to Provide New Warnings
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-08-02 · 16236 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16236
- **Date:** 2016-08-02
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Stainless Steel Straws

## Hazards

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

## Remedies

New Instructions

## Retailer(s)

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.

## Importer(s)

Starbucks Corp., of Seattle, Wash.

## Country of manufacture

China

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Starbucks-to-Recall-Stainless-Steel-Beverage-Straws-to-Provide-New-Warnings)
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