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Fresno Councilmember Criticizes Faulty Starbucks Cup, Urges People to Buy Local
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August 31, 2026
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Fresno Councilmember Nick Richardson points to a small hole defect from his Starbucks cup. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (City Hall Screengrab)

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Ever spilled soda, orange juice, wine, or coffee on your clothes? Then you can relate to a Fresno city councilmember’s frustrating experience.

Councilmember Nick Richardson took aim at Starbucks during a recent council meeting after a faulty coffee cup lid caused him to spill coffee down his shirt.

Making matters worse, Richardson said the shirt was a birthday gift from his mom.

Richardson displayed the cup, pointing to a “gigantic” hole on the cup near the drinking opening.

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Richardson urged the community to buy local from local “mom and pop” stores instead.

Richardson specifically recommended The Mug, Supri, Kuppa Joy, and Wake Me Up Farms, saying customers are less likely to encounter problems like the one that ruined his shirt.

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