The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1724-2022·Announced 2022-09-14

Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Drink Recalled for Possible Metal Fragment Contamination

Pepsico Inc is recalling Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot beverages due to possible contamination with metal fragments.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments in beverage that could cause injury). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Pepsico Inc is recalling Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot beverages due to possible contamination by metal fragments. The recalled product consists of 15-ounce bottles sold in 12-bottle cases, with 221 cases affected.

The contaminated product was distributed to retail stores in Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.

Anyone with the recalled product should contact Pepsico Inc for instructions on disposal or to request a replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot, 15 oz, 12 bottles per case.
Manufacturer
Pepsico Inc
Category
Food — Beverage
Hazard
Affected units
221

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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