Starbucks Bottled Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks Recalled In The US Over Fears That They May Contain Glass
February 21, 2023 by Marissa Matozzo
Starbucks fans and Frappuccino lovers, take note! The chain’s bottled, vanilla-flavored coffee beverages (that are often found at grocery stores, delis, bodegas, etc) are currently being recalled, as the FDA notes that some may contain glass in them. Here’s what we know:
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PepsiCo, the distributor of Starbucks’ vanilla-flavored Frappuccino drinks, is recalling more than 300,000 of these bottled beverages over fears that they might have loose pieces of glass inside.
The FDA notes that this is a Class II recall, which means that it is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
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As CNN reports, the drinks are “13.7-ounce Vanilla Frappuccinos with UPC number 0 12000-81331 3.” Expiration dates are March 8th, May 29th, June 4th and 10th, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA indicates that the recall started on January 28th, and is still ongoing. In a statement from PepsiCo on behalf of the North American Coffee Partnership (its organization with Starbucks), the company noted that these items are being removed from the marketplace.
“The North American Coffee Partnership is committed to a high level of quality in the products we serve. Delivering a quality experience to our consumers is our top priority and we always act with an abundance of caution whenever a potential concern is raised,” the statement went on. “If a consumer has purchased a product and has questions or concerns, they can call Consumer Relations at 1-800-211-8307.”