Alabama Alert: Tumbler Containers Could Make You Seriously Ill
Just when I had ENOUGH to worry about.
Now, my coffee cup is gonna kill me?
This is a TRUE story.
This is also a crazy story.
The incredibly popular Stanley Cups are the subject of these warnings that you should know about.
What are these cups all about?
Stanley Tumblers, are renowned for their durability and have become synonymous with high-quality outdoor drinkware.
Crafted by a company known as Stanley, a brand with a legacy dating back to 1913, these tumblers have a rugged design and functionality.
They are made from 18/8 stainless steel, Stanley Tumblers boast exceptional strength and resistance to corrosion.
Their double-wall vacuum insulation ensures that your beverages stay hot or cold for extended periods, making them ideal companions for traveling, camping trips, or everyday use.
However, as much as folks seem to like them, they are the subject of lots of controversy at the moment.
Some users have gone on social media to tell stories about mold growing on the upper part of the cup due to people not knowing how to properly clean them.
Recently, the TODAY SHOW covered the controversy regarding lead poisoning fears.
Check out the clip below, as Stanley responds to the claims that their popular cups contain lead.
In addition, listen as a biochemist and professor explains that those with cups that have "wear and tear" should be very cautious.
Alabama has been a very successful state for sales of Stanley tumblers, thus the reason we wanted to make folks aware of this recent dustup.
I'm sticking with Yeti from now on!
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