Del Maguey Issues Voluntary Recall of Promotional Ceramicware Cups Called ‘Copitas’ -- Used for Drinking Mezcal Because of Possible Health Risk | Food Recalls & Alerts
No illnesses have been reported. The Products were distributed free-of-charge to consumers at retail locations, events and tastings across the United States.
Who's At Risk?
Infants, young children and the developing fetus can be affected by chronic exposure to amounts of lead that may not result in obvious symptoms of lead poisoning.
Symptoms
Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age. Exposure to extremely high amounts of lead may result in overt and possibly severe symptoms for which an individual is likely to seek medical attention.
