Thousands of toddler sippy cups and bottles sold in the United States are being recalled due to a possible lead poisoning hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recall applies to over 10,500 units manufactured by Green Sprouts, a North Carolina-based maker of reusable baby products. An alert issued by CPSC said the affected products were sold at Whole Foods and Buy Buy Baby stores nationwide, as well as on Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond websites.
“The recalled stainless-steel bottles and cups bottom base can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to the child,” the CPSC warned. “Lead is toxic if ingested by young children, and can cause adverse health effects.”…