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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
One Major Starbucks Mug Recall Left Customers With Injuries
Starbucks gift sets can be the perfect surprise for anyone on your list — including yourself. However, even the best gift can go awry if it may harm the recipient. In 2023, what many believed was a stylish mug joined the lineup of Starbucks recalls that affected millions when Nestlé USA recalled over 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs due to burns and cuts being reported by users. The mugs donned eye-catching metallic colors that made them a stylish choice for a morning coffee or warm drink. However, the mugs would overheat when filled with hot liquid, or when microwaved, leading to possible burns or even deep cuts in the event of the mug shattering. The metallic mugs came in gift sets that included Starbucks holiday coffee or hot cocoa and either an 11- or 16-ounce mug. The sets were sold at Walmart, Target, and Nexcom, both in-store and online. Twelve incidents of the mugs breaking from overheating were reported, with ten of them causing injuries, one of which required medical attention. Of the injuries, nine mug users received severe burns or blisters on their hands from the extreme temperatures, and one individual was cut. Consumers pour and reheat hot liquids in mugs all the time, but metallic Starbucks cups are another one of the things you should never put in a microwave. Read more: 12 Kirkland Signature Foods Costco Customers Buy On Repeat Starbucks mugs are famously collectible — and these cups sell like hotcakes on resale sites — but it seems the Starbucks metallic ceramic mugs of 2023 were never meant to be. The metallic coating that made them such an adorable gift is also what made them so dangerous when heated up. Thermal behavior varies depending on the material, but a study published by Science Direct delivers evidence that metallic coating specifically causes higher temperatures and prolonged heat retention in mugs, particularly on the handle. These hotter temperatures and longer cooling times pose an increased risk for burns to the user. The higher burn risk isn't the only downside to metallic coating on drinkware, either. Metallic-coated drinkware can cause deeper burn wounds, leading to more severe injuries and extended healing times. The higher temperatures of the mug can also create the perfect scenario for thermal shock. Thermal shock happens when the materials used in cookware expand and contract differently due to sudden, extreme temperature changes. This phenomenon can cause drinkware to instantly crack or shatter. Since metallic coating causes higher temperatures and prolonged heat retention, the risk of thermal shock is higher. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
The Guardian
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘This is awkward': Coffee mate released piña colada creamer before White Lotus finale
Coffee creamer brand Coffee mate developed two limited-edition flavored creamers – piña colada and Thai iced coffee – in collaboration with the HBO hit television show The White Lotus. But, after the show's season finale aired on Sunday night, the Nestlé-owned company was taken aback when a batch of poisoned piña coladas nearly caused the deaths of four of the show's main characters. 'Well this is awkward' the creamer brand wrote in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by a picture of the piña colada-flavored creamer. In the final episode of the show's third season, set in Thailand, disgraced businessman Timothy Ratliff devises a plan to blend seeds from a poisonous tree into the frozen beverage, intending to kill himself, his wife, his elder son and his daughter. He ultimately changes his mind and spares his unsuspecting family. Unfortunately, nobody cleaned out the blender after he made the lethal cocktail. The next day, Ratliff's son Lachlan uses the blender – which still contains leftovers of the poisonous mixture – to prepare a protein shake, which nearly results in his death. Daniel Jhung, president of the Nestlé USA coffee and beverage division, told the Wall Street Journal this week that the marketing team behind Coffee mate was notably unaware of the plot involving piña coladas before the episode aired. 'We didn't know that piña colada was such a featured part of the last episode,' Jhung said. 'I will say that in hindsight, we were showing the different flavors, and the fact that The White Lotus team was like, 'Oh, you know, piña colada is a really good idea, you should go in that direction' – it now kind of makes sense.' The company launched the limited edition The White Lotus-themed flavored creamers in partnership with Warner Bros ahead of the show's third season, which premiered on 16 February. Jhung said that Sunday night's episode took the Coffee mate team by surprise, and that the team quickly devised a social media plan to react, sharing the 'awkward' post on Instagram. 'The 'awkward' post got picked up quite a bit by consumers, by other brands, because it was so perfect with the show's ending,' Jhung said. Jhung told the Journal that it's still too early to determine whether the episode impacted sales of the flavored creamers since they won't receive consumption data for another week. 'We'll probably see next week how it did this week,' he said, adding that 'the show going on week by week is helping drive buzz for the flavors. So they're both doing really well in market through the first quarter.' Jhung said that he suspects that next week, when the sales data comes in, that the piña colada flavor 'will see a bit of a lift as people try it, just for the novelty aspect'. The essence of limited-time offers, Jhung added, is about 'mysterious flavors, intriguing flavors that are not typical in the coffee set, and so it kind of fits well with the show, which is about mystery and intrigue'. On TikTok, some fans of the show have made videos reacting to the finale and the flavored coffee creamer collaboration. One TikTok user shared a video of the piña colada creamer in their fridge, with the caption 'I got this back in February being like wow what a random flavor for the Thailand season', adding 'NOT MIKE WHITE MAKING OUR COFFEE AN EASTER EGG' . 'PSA EVERYONE WASH YOUR BLENDERS BEFORE RE-USING PLZ' the user added.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nestlé USA recalls frozen foods for wood contamination
NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you recently purchased Lean Cuisine® or STOUFFER'S® frozen meals, you might want to pause before heating them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for a limited quantity of frozen meals due to a potential wood contamination. More Local News The recall is only for the following products and does not involve any other Lean Cuisine® or STOUFFER'S® products. The batch codes can be found on the side of the product packaging. Lean Cuisine® Butternut Squash Ravioli Batch Numbers: Corresponding Best Before Dates: 4261595912 OCT2025 4283595912 NOV2025 4356595912 JAN2026 5018595912 FEB2026 5038595912 MAR2026 Lean Cuisine® Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Batch Numbers: Corresponding Best Before Dates: 4311595912 DEC2025 5002595912 FEB2026 5037595912 MAR2026 5064595912 APR2026 Lean Cuisine® Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Batch Numbers: Corresponding Best Before Dates: 4214595511 SEPT2025 STOUFFER'S® Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96oz) Batch Numbers: Corresponding Best Before Dates: 4262595915 OCT2025 4351595915 JAN2026 5051595915 MAR2026 5052595915 MAR2026 Consumers who purchased any of the products above should return them to the retailer where it was purchased for a replacement or a full refund. For more support, contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1676. Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA: Popular Frozen Meals Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
Frozen meals made by Nestlé were recalled due to potential contamination with a 'wood-like material.' The issue was discovered after a consumer made the company aware of the material and a potential choking incident. The lot numbers of the affected products are listed below. Just in time for freezer spring cleaning, Nestlé and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of a limited number of the company's Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals due to potential contamination. The recalled meals were potentially contaminated with a 'wood-like material,' per the recall, which was made known after a consumer contacted Nestlé USA and informed them of a near-choking incident. There have been no other injuries or illnesses related to the recall to date. Furthermore, the recall is limited to a small batch of meal varieties including Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna which were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. The meals were distributed to major retailers in the U.S. between September 2024 and March 2025. No other Lean Cuisine or Stouffer's products were affected. If you believe you have any affected product, do not eat it. Below, find the batch numbers (located on the side panel of the box) and best-before dates of the recalled products. Batch 4261595912, Best by October 2025 Batch 4283595912, Best by November 2025 Batch 4356595912, Best by January 2026 Batch 5018595912, Best by February 2026 Batch 5038595912, Best by March 2026 Batch 4311595912, Best by December 2025 Batch 5002595912, Best by February 2026 Batch 5037595912, Best by March 2026 Batch 5064595912, Best by April 2026 Batch 4214595511, Best by September 2025 Batch 4262595915, Best by October 2025 Batch 4351595915, Best by January 2026 Batch 5051595915, Best by March 2026 Batch 5052595915, Best by March 2026 If you purchased or have any of the above items, Nestlé and the FDA advise against preparing or consuming them, and instead, return recalled product to the retailer of purchase for a replacement or full refund. 'We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material,' Nestlé said in a statement. 'We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it.' The statement continued: 'The quality, safety, and integrity of our products remain our number one priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and retail customers.' If you have any questions or need support, you can contact Nestlé USA at (800)-681-1676 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's meals recalled for 'wood-like material.' What to know in Wisconsin
Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals after some consumers complained about finding a "wood-like material" in the products, according to a March 17 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The company said it is "actively investigating" the material's source. "We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it," it said in the recall notice. Here's what to know: Several Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's products were named in the March 17 recall. Products were distributed to major retailers throughout the U.S. between September 2024 and March 2025. Affected products were sold in Wisconsin, a Nestlé spokesperson confirmed to the Journal Sentinel in an email. No other products from either brand are involved with the recall, per the notice. Here is a list of recalled products and their batch codes: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Batch number Best by date 4261595912 October 2025 4283595912 November 2025 4356595912 January 2026 5018595912 February 2026 5038595912 March 2026 Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Batch number Best by date 4311595912 December 2025 5002595912 February 2026 5037595912 March 2026 5064595912 April 2026 Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Batch number Best by date 4214595511 September 2025 Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna Batch number Best by date 4262595915 October 2025 4351595915 January 2026 5051595915 March 2026 5052595915 March 2026 One potential choking incident has been reported in association with the recall, the notice said. Customers are urged to not consume the product and return it to point of purchase for a full refund. For questions, you can reach out to Nestlé USA by calling 800-681-1676 between Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. More: These snacks sold in Wisconsin are being recalled over undeclared allergens This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What Wisconsin should know about Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's recall
