Tommee Tippee Sippy manufacturer recalls 3m children cups over mould risk

Mayborn has received 68 reports of children experiencing vomiting and other symptoms associated with drinking from a cup with mold in the valve

Customers were advised to immediately stop using the recalled Sippy cups and contact Mayborn (Tommy Tippee)

Millions of Tommee Tippee Sippy cups have been recalled in the US after mould that formed in the valves was blamed for making children ill.

Mayborn USA, the manufacturer behind Tommee Tippee, is recalling 3.1 million cups after nearly 70 children have reportedly became ill by drinking from cups with moldy valves, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commissions (CPSC).

Symptoms associated with drinking from mouldy cups included diarrhea and vomiting.

CPSC warns that mold can develop on the removable, one piece, white valve inside the spill-proof cups when it remains wet and is infrequently cleaned. The company has received more than 3,000 reports of mould.

The recall involves several types of cups designed for children between 4 and 12 months old: First First Sips Transition cup, Trainer Sippee cup, Sippee cup (including Cute Quips), Sportee bottle and Insulated Swiggle/Sippee tumblers.

Customers were advised to immediately stop using the recalled Sippy cups and contact Mayborn to receive a free replacement by going online at www.tommeetippee.us

Pictures of mouldy cups were already shared on social media earlier this year.

It is yet unclear if Mayborn will also be recalling any of its products in the UK.

The Independent has contacted the company for comment.

“We’d like to assure you that child health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re taking the current concerns around our Sippee cups very seriously.

We sell millions of Sippee cups globally but we know from recent social media posts, that some people have had problems cleaning the valve. For this we sincerely apologise and we are actively following up on any concerns raised,” the company said on its UK website.

Last month Tomme Tipee has launched an investigation after a mother claimed her six-month-old boy nearly choked to death on a piece of plastic from one their blenders.

“Child safety is the most important part of everutjomg we do, and all our products are designed and tested to ensure full compliance,” the company said at the time.