These Recalled Starbucks Drinks May Contain Metal Fragments
When you need caffeine, you don’t always have the time or energy to brew a cup of coffee. This is part of what makes energy drinks so convenient and attractive. But it’s not convenient or attractive if they contain metal fragments, and unfortunately, this is what can be found in some Starbucks ready-to-drink drinks that have since been recalled. Here’s what you need to know.
What drinks are Starbucks recalling?
The drinks in question are not prepared for you by the barista at the Starbucks coffee shop; these are sold in stores. In particular, PepsiCo Inc. recalls 15-ounce bottles of Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot beverages.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration , finished drinks come in boxes of 12 bottles, and a total of 221 boxes or 2,652 bottles are included in the voluntary recall due to concerns that the drinks might be contaminated with metal fragments. FDA).
But not all Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot drinks were affected: the recalled products were only sold in Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
At this time, no information has been provided, such as a lot number or product code, to help consumers identify which Starbucks drinks have been recalled. However, a PepsiCo spokesperson told USA Today that the drinks, which could potentially contain metal fragments, have an expiration date of March 20, 2023.
What to do if you bought recalled Starbucks drinks
So far, neither PepsiCo nor the FDA has provided instructions for consumers who have purchased the recalled beverages. However, if you bought Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot drinks in Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, or Texas and they have an expiration date of March 20, 2023, refrain from drinking them – at least until additional information is available. about recalled products.