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Experts Warn: Pumpkin Drink Trend Could Be Dangerous

10/17/2025

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A TikTok trend has customers bringing hollowed-out pumpkins to Starbucks to be filled with fall drinks.
Experts warn that once cut, the pumpkin's interior can harbor harmful bacteria, making beverages served from them unsafe.
Experts emphasize that there are no meaningful nutritional benefits from this trend.
Experts advise against participating, calling the practice misguided and potentially dangerous, and suggest using regular cups instead.

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Story summary

A TikTok trend has customers bringing hollowed-out pumpkins to Starbucks to be filled with fall drinks.
Experts warn that once cut, the pumpkin's interior can harbor harmful bacteria, making beverages served from them unsafe.
Experts emphasize that there are no meaningful nutritional benefits from this trend.
Experts advise against participating, calling the practice misguided and potentially dangerous, and suggest using regular cups instead.