12 Million "Shrek" glasses recalled by McDonald's
Cadmium was found in the paint of glasses sold at McDonald’s. 12 Million Drinking glasses that feature characters from the movie “Shrek Forever After” are being voluntarily recalled by McDonald’s in collaboration with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The 16-ounce glasses were sold at McDonald’s restaurants for $2, beginning on May 21st, 2010. The four designs include Puss n’ Boots, Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey and were manufactured by ARC International, based in Millville, N.J.
No injuries have been reported and, “The glasses have far less cadmium than the children’s metal jewelry that CPSC has previously recalled,” said a spokesperson for the CPSC.
Customers cag get instructions to return the glassware and request a refund by visiting www.mcdonalds.com/glasses beginning June 8th or call 1-800-244-6227.
This marks the fifth recall for cadmium issued by the CPSC this year. Prior to this year, no recall has ever been issued for cadmium. Essco Safety Check is continuing to work with CPSC and FDA on issues involving heavy metals in consumer products.
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