Mold Risk Prompts Massive Sippy Cup Recall

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Millions of sippy cups are being pulled from shelves due to a mold risk.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 68 children were sickened after drinking from five types of spill-proof Tommee Tippee Sippee cups.

Mold can develop on the removable, one-piece, white valve inside the cups when it remains moist and is infrequently cleaned.

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Three million cups are affected. They were sold at BuyBuy Baby, CVS, Giant, Kohl's, Marco Baby, Marshalls, Meijer, Sam's Club, Ross Stores, Target, Bealls Outlet, Walgreens and Wal-Mart and other retail stores.

Consumers should stop using the recalled cups and contact Mayborn to receive a free replacement cup.

For more information, go to www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage or call toll-free at 877-248-6922.