Government Launches Investigation into Starbucks 'Carcinogenic Bag'... "Recall if Product Defect Confirmed"

Starbucks to Start 'e-Frequency' Event from the 10th
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Jae-hee = On the morning of May 3rd, models posed with Starbucks' '2022 Summer e-Frequency' event products at the Starbucks Press Center store in Seoul. This event allows customers to collect e-stickers received by purchasing a total of 17 manufactured beverages, including 3 mission drinks, and exchange them on a first-come, first-served basis for one of seven gifts: three types of 'Summer Carry Bag,' two types of 'Summer Cozy Hoodie,' or two types of 'Summer Cabin Pouch.' May 3, 2022
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[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Lee Junhyung] The government has launched an investigation into Starbucks' Summer Carry Bag amid allegations of carcinogen detection.

On the 28th, the National Institute of Technology and Standards announced that it has begun an accident investigation into the Summer Carry Bag provided as a promotional gift by Starbucks. This is a follow-up measure after allegations arose that the Summer Carry Bag, offered as a limited summer promotional item by Starbucks, contained formaldehyde, a first-class carcinogen.

The institute plans to request data submission from Starbucks and conduct product tests related to harmful substances. Depending on the investigation results, the institute intends to take necessary safety measures after expert reviews, including the Product Safety Advisory Committee.

A representative from the institute stated, "If any illegal activity or product defects are confirmed during the investigation, we will immediately take actions such as product recalls and consumer safety usage guidance."

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