Do Stanley Cups Have Lead? Learn Whether These Tumblers Are Safe to Drink From [Video]

Stanley tumblers — or Stanley cups as they’re more frequently referred to by consumers — have managed to create an entire culture for themselves online, with influencers showing off how they’ve accessorized the insulated water bottles with knick-knacks ranging from attachable snack plates and custom-shaped ice cubes to decorative charms, and even miniature Stanley cups that perch atop the straw. 

But success on the internet usually brings about more scrutiny and the now-iconic tumbler is not immune. Over the past year, content creators on Instagram and TikTok have started calling attention to claims that Stanley uses lead to make its popular product. Two different class action lawsuits have been filed against the brand’s parent company, Pacific Market International, in January and Februaryof this year, for failing to adequately disclose the application of lead in some of its water bottles. Stanley has responded to the uproar about lead in its cups, insisting that …