The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall and warned customers to immediately stop using the glasses. Instructions on how to get refunds will be posted on the McDonald’s website.
The 16 oz. glasses were being sold for US$ 2 as part of a promotional campaign for the movie: Shrek Forever After. They were available in 4 designs depicting the characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots and Donkey.
Cadmium is a known carcinogen that has shown to cause bone softening and severe kidney problems. Cadmium can be used to create reds and yellows in paint. While the amounts of Cadmium found on the glasses were not specified, the CPSC said they were slightly above the protective level developed by the agency.
The glasses were manufactured by ARC International out of Millville, New Jersey and began selling in May 21st. Approximately seven million pieces have been sold an another 5 million are currently in the stores.
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