Green Sprouts Recall 2022
Recall Information
Green Sprouts Company recalled 10,500 units of stainless steel straw bottles, sippy cups, and sip & straw cups over lead poisoning risks. (1)
According to the recall notice by the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) last November 23, 2022, the bottom base of these cups can break off, possibly exposing your child to the solder dot, which contains lead. (1)
Federal requirements limit the levels of lead to 0.009 percent or 90 ppm (parts per million) in all products marketed for young children (12 years old and younger). (2)
Even short-term overexposure to high lead levels can have adverse health effects, including the following: (3)
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Irritability
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Pain or tingling in the extremities (hands and/or feet)
- Memory loss
The recall affects about 10,500 units of Green Sprouts Stainless Steel cups and bottles (6 oz and 8 oz). (1)
The CPSC’s recall notice explained that the company had received reports of seven incidents of the bottle’s base breaking off.
Thankfully, while these incidents reported exposure of the solder dot, no injuries relating to this Green Sprouts recall has been reported.
How To Identify The Recalled Green Sprouts Products
The recall includes double-walled stainless steel bottles available in the following colors: (1)
- Aqua
- Green
- Pink
- Navy
Check the bottom of the base for the following affected tracking numbers: (1)
- Stainless Steel Sippy Cup (6 oz): 29218V06985 or 35719V06985
- Stainless Steel Sip & Straw Cup (6 oz): 33020V06985
- Stainless Steel Straw Bottle (8 oz): 29218V06985 or 35719V06985
These bottles were sold in three different closure styles: (1)
- Silicone sippy spout that has a colored plastic lid, handle, and collar
- Silicone sippy spout and a straw spout that has a colored plastic lid, handle, and collar
- Silicone straw that has a plastic screw-on flip cap
The recalled bottles were sold at the following outlets and online stores from January 2020 to September 2022: (1)
- Whole Foods stores
- Buy Buy Baby stores
- bedbathandbeyond.com
- buybuybaby.com
- amazon.com
Green Sprouts glass sippy cups aren’t included in this recall, only the double-walled stainless steel products.
What To Do If You Have These Green Sprouts Products
Stop using these recalled stainless steel bottles and cups immediately. Keep away from children. Discard the bottles and cups. (1)
You can contact Green Sprouts Inc., of Asheville, North Carolina, for a full refund, which is available in cash (money back) or as store credits: (1)
- Phone: 800-876-1574 (from 9 AM to 5 PM ET, Monday through Friday)
- Email: [email protected]
- Official website: GreenSprouts.com, then click on the “Safety” link (bottom of the home page)
- Recall website: greensproutsbaby.com/pages/swssbrecall
The baby product company announced that they’re also contacting all known purchasers of these products directly. (1)
Are These Recalled Sippy Cups Still Safe To Use?
It’s important to check the tracking number at the bottles’ base to ensure that you keep these recalled products away from your children.
Although the recalled sippy cups you have at home might look intact, there’s no telling when a part of the product might break off with normal use, increasing your child’s risk of lead poisoning.
The CPSC also reminds us that federal regulations prohibit the donation or resale of any products involved in mandatory or voluntary recalls. (1)
Where Are Green Sprouts Products Made?
According to the recall notice, the recalled Green Sprouts stainless steel sippy cups were made in China.
Other Recent Baby Product Recalls & Safety Warnings
Check these comprehensive lists of product recalls by category:
- Stroller recalls (2020 to 2023)
- Recalled toys list (2020 to 2023)
- Baby formula recall (2001 to 2022)
- Baby food recall (2015 to 2022)
- Pacifier recall (2019 to 2022)
- Baby wipes recall (2014 to 2022)
Other individual product recalls:
- Avanos Ballard infant ventilator system recall (2023)
- Walker Edison bunk bed recall (2023)
- Sakar’s Tony Hawk helmet recall (2023)
- Kindred Bravely bamboo nursing hoodie recall (2023)
- Cybex recall (2023)
- Patagonia recall (2023)
- Safety 1st recall (2023)
- Maxi Cosi recall (2023)
- Lancaster high chair recall (2023)
- Fabuloso cleaning products recall (2023)
- PJ Salvage pajamas (2023)
- Target blanket recall (2022)
- Crate & Barrel crib recall (2022)
- Laundress recall (2022)
- Bentex children’s clothing recall (2022)
- Otteroo infant flotation ring safety warning (2022)
- Parent’s Choice wipes removal from shelves (2022)
- Toddleroo cabinet latch recall (2022)
- 4moms Rockaroo recall (2022)
- NUK glass bottle recall (2022)
- BIBS bottle recall (2022)
- Winter Water Factory baby clothes recall (2022)
- Babyganics bubble bath product recall (2022)
- Frigg pacifier recall (2022)
- Maxi Cosi Pria 85 recall (2021)
Official Federal Websites
- cpsc.gov – for children’s and household products
- fda.gov – for baby formula, food, medicine, and other baby product recall
- recalls.gov
- nhtsa.gov (NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) – for vehicle and car seat recalls
REFERENCES
(1) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Green-Sprouts-Recalls-Toddlers-Stainless-Steel-Bottles-and-Cups-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Recall-Alert
(2) https://www.cpsc.gov/Business–Manufacturing/Business-Education/Lead/Lead-in-Paint
(3) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/lead/health.html
