RECALL ALERT! McDonald’s Shrek Glasses Contain Cadmium
by Bridgette Meinhold, 06/05/10
McDonald’s has issued a voluntary recall of 12 million drinking glasses, which were part of their campaign to promote the newest Shrek movie “Shrek Forever After”. Testing of the popular collectors’ items has revealed the paint contains levels of cadmium higher than acceptable limits. Cadmium, which is used as a pigment in paints, is a known carcinogen that studies have shown can cause bone softening and severe kidney problems. McDonalds will begin accepting the glasses and issuing refunds beginning June 8th and further instructions will be available on their website at www.mcdonalds.com/glasses.
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