Starbucks Bearista Bear Tumbler Cups – Product Safety Concern (2003)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Starbucks Bearista™ Bear tumbler cups
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Starbucks Bearista™ Bear tumbler cups. The hazard is: When the flexible straw on the cups is chewed, small pieces of plastic can detach, posing a choking . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The tumbler cup is constructed of translucent plastic in the shape of a bear with the words "Bearista™ Bear" printed on the front. The cup was sold in both blue and green. The cup has a screw-on lid in the shape of a bear's head, from which a soft flexible straw protrudes. The product's lid can rotate such that the straw attachment can be bent (closed) to prevent liquid from leaking out.
Reported concern (CPSC)
When the flexible straw on the cups is chewed, small pieces of plastic can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these cups immediately, and return the cups to any Starbucks location for a refund and a free beverage of any size.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026