McDonalds Recall
McDonalds Recall – 12 Million Shrek Glasses Recalled After Cadmium Fears
McDonalds Remember, federal regulators found that 12 million “Shrek” $ 2 cup from McDonald sold as a development bank, movie tie-in “Shrek Forever After”, contains toxic cadmium, a risk factor for health of children. This is the official Consumer (Product Safety Commission) quickly and the advertised product was recalled. The lenses are available in four, 16 oz glass designs were in McDonald’s restaurants from May 1921 and produced about 12 million euros. The four designs include Puss’ n Boots, Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. “A very small amount of cadmium, the surface can come from the cup, and the greatest possible protection of children, the CPSC and McDonald’s have worked together in this recall,” said CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson. He declined to specify the amounts of cadmium leached from the paint on the evidence, but said the amounts were “developed slightly above the level currently protected by the agency.” Wolfson said that the glasses have “much less than cadmium in children who previously recalled metal jewelry of the CPSC.”
The 16-ounce glasses, being sold for about $2 each as part of a promotional campaign for the movie “Shrek Forever After,” were available in four designs depicting the characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots and Donkey.
In the animated comedy, which debuted May 21 as the latest installment of the successful DreamWorks Animation franchise, the voice of Shrek is performed by Mike Myers of “Austin Powers” fame, Cameron Diaz performs as Princess Fiona, Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots and Eddie Murphy voices Donkey. The movie has been No. 1 at the box office since its release.
The CPSC noted in its recall notice that “long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.” Cadmium is a known carcinogen that research shows also can cause bone softening and severe kidney problems.
In the case of the Shrek-themed glassware, the potential danger would be long-term exposure to low levels of cadmium, which could leach from the paint onto a child’s hand, then enter the body if the child puts that unwashed hand to his or her mouth.
Cadmium can be used to create reds and yellows in paint. McDonald’s USA spokesman Bill Whitman said a pigment in paint on the glasses contained cadmium.
The McDonald’s episode pointed to the need for stronger safety measures, and hence a legislation has been introduced banning cadmium and other toxic metals from children’s jewelry. The fast-food giant Mcdonald has been told to act quickly on this and to do a better job to review before launching any products in the market.
