Why are glass straws suddenly banned from the market?

Recently, the market has suddenly begun to ban glass straws. Why is this?

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The straws usually used with water cups are plastic, glass, stainless steel, and also made of plant fiber. Plastic straws are low-cost, but many plastic straws are made of materials that cannot meet the needs of hot water. They not only deform after preheating, but also produce harmful substances due to heating. Stainless steel straws are the most durable, safe and environmentally friendly. However, due to processing techniques and raw material costs, stainless steel straws are the most expensive and difficult to clean after being used for a long time. Plant fiber straws are a product that has appeared in recent years. Although straws made of plant fibers are more environmentally friendly and safer, they will deform when exposed to hot water and are also more expensive. Glass straws can be used with hot or cold water, will not deform, and will not release harmful substances. Glass straws are low-cost. It is precisely because of the characteristics of glass straws that they have gradually become widely used after being accepted by the market.

Glass is a material that is not strong enough and can easily break. Recently, a customer accidentally inadvertently broke the lower end of the glass straw while drinking coffee with a glass straw. The customer accidentally inhaled the glass shards into the esophagus while sipping the coffee. Timely treatment was required, and a major safety accident almost occurred. This incident not only sounded the alarm to consumers, but also sounded the alarm to the market, merchants and manufacturers of glass straws. Merchants and factories have corresponding responsibilities. When producing and selling glass straws, they should first inspect the products. Use specifications and clearly remind consumers. Under what conditions must glass straws be used?
Similarly, as a market, there should also be professional organizations that come forward to promote necessary safety tips for some products that are commonly used by consumers and have potential safety hazards.


Post time: Mar-25-2024