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Starbucks recalls children's cups

October 9, 2007

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Starbucks have announced a voluntary recall of about 250,000 children's plastic cups sold nationwide at the coffee chain from May 2006 to August 2007.

The recall includes four styles of Starbucks children's plastic 10-ounce cups: "Dot" Red Ladybug, "Dash" Green Turtle, Bunny Pink and Chick Yellow.

If the cup is dropped, the colorful face on the cup can break off and leave small parts or sharp exposed edges that can pose a choking or laceration hazard to young children.

Starbucks has received seven reports of the cups breaking, including two reports in which a child began to choke on a broken piece. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately, according to a news release.They may contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the cups for a refund.

Starbucks also is offering a complimentary beverage as an incentive to return the recalled cups.