The holiday-inspired mugs were sold online and in stores such as Target and Walmart from November 2023 through January 2024. The injuries included severe burns, blisters and cuts on hands and fingers.
Nestlé says it is recalling nearly half a million Starbucks mugs that were sold recently after at least a dozen people suffered injuries including burns or cuts while using the product. Shown here is a Starbucks location in Havertown, Pa.Nestlé says it is recalling nearly half a million Starbucks mugs that were sold recently after at least a dozen people suffered injuries including burns or cuts while using the product. Shown here is a Starbucks location in Havertown, Pa.
following reports of at least a dozen people suffering severe burns or cuts on their hands or fingers after using the product. The mugs were manufactured by Nestlé USA and sold as part of a 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift set sold online and at Target, Walmart and Nexcom, a military retail outlet, according to awere sold online and in stores from November 2023 through January 2024 — ranging in price from $10 to $20, depending on the gift set — and in two sizes, 11 and 16 ounces, the CPSC said.over 440,000 Nestlé Metallic Mugs Sold in 2023 Starbucks-Branded Gift Sets due to burn and laceration hazards.
"The quality, safety and integrity of Nestlé USA products remain our number one priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and retail customers," the company said in its statement.The holiday mugs, if microwaved or filled with a hot liquid, can overheat or break — posing the risk of burns, cuts or other hazards, the CPSC said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Does Portugal Have The Answer To Stopping Drug Overdose Deaths?Brian Mann covers the U-S opioid and fentanyl crisis for NPR. That means he talks to a lot of people struggling with addiction. Again and again, he's heard stories of people who have succumbed to their addiction — last year 112, 000 — more than ever in history.
Read more »
More than 400,000 songbirds killed by organised crime in CyprusMore than 400,000 songbirds were trapped and killed in Cyprus last autumn as part of a recent increase in wildlife crime, according to a new repor...
Read more »
More than 440,000 Starbucks mugs recalled after reports of injuries from overheating and breakageThe mugs, sold in 2023 holiday Starbucks-branded gift sets, were available at Target, Walmart and the military retailer Nexcom.
Read more »
440,500 Starbucks-branded holiday mugs recalled due to burn and cut risksNestlé USA is recalling more than 440,000 metallic Starbucks-branded holiday mugs because they can overheat or break when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid.
Read more »
Over 440,000 Starbucks-branded cups recalled over burn, laceration hazardsNestle USA is recalling 440,500 mugs included in a 2023 Holiday Starbucks-branded gift set, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice Thursday.
Read more »