Children's Cups Recalled Due To LEAD!
There is no safe level of lead exposure.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recently recalled almost 350,000 Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children's Cups! Recalls happen, yes but this is terrifying as a mom. I don’t have any of these cups thankfully but so many people do. Their cups, manufactured in China and sold online via their own website and Amazon from January 2018 through March 2023 “contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban.”
Lead is a harmful TOXIC metal that can be detrimental to children’s development. The CPSC is advising that these cups be immediately taken away from kids. Lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful to children's development. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately take the cups away from children and stop using them. Consumers can contact Soojimus, the company that makes the cups, for a full refund.
Lead is a heavy metal that is toxic to humans and animals. There is no safe level of lead exposure. It is a cumulative toxin, which means that it builds up in the body over time. It can damage the nervous system, brain, kidneys, and even he reproductive system. Sadly, it can also cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and developmental delays in children.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children have a blood lead level of no more than 5 micrograms per deciliter. Adults should have a blood lead level of no more than 10 micrograms per deciliter.
Lead exposure can occur through a variety of sources:
Ingesting lead-contaminated dust or soil
Drinking lead-contaminated water
Breathing lead-contaminated air
Eating lead-contaminated food
Using lead-based paint
Thankfully there have been no incidents or injuries from the recalled cups from Cupkin’s but there is concern with the children being exposed to lead especially with those kids who may have sucked of chewed on the cups.
The recalled Cupkin’s cups are 8-ounce and 12-ounce double-walled stainless steel cups with a silicone sleeve. The cups have a black or white lid with a silicone spout. The cups were sold in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, green, and purple.
You can identify the recalled cups by the model number that is printed on the bottom of the cup. The recalled model number is either 808 or 1208. For more information about the recall, please contact the CPSC at 800-638-2772 or visit the CPSC website.
Here are some tips to reduce your exposure to lead:
Wash your hands often, especially after playing outside or coming into contact with lead-contaminated dust or soil.
Keep children away from lead-based paint. If you have lead-based paint in your home, have it removed by a qualified professional.
Drink bottled water if you are concerned about lead in your tap water.
Eat a healthy diet that is low in processed foods.
Get your blood lead level tested regularly.
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