McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights
Hazard
The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
McDonald's is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glasses out of an abundance of caution and return the glasses to any McDonald's for a refund of $3 each.
Incidents & injuries
None reported.
Product description
The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16-ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.
Sold on
McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.
Contact the company
For additional information, contact McDonald's toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mcdonalds.com
What should I do?
Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.
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