McDonald’s “Shrek Forever After” glass maybe injurious to your health

This article was last updated on May 20, 2022

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Product Name

McDonald’s "Shrek Forever After" Collectable Drinking Glasses

Full Product Description

This recall involves the "Shrek Forever After" 16-ounce collectable drinking glasses distributed by McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada. The glasses come in four designs depicting the following characters: Shrek, Fiona, Puss n’ Boots, and Donkey.

Hazard Identified

The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects. This glassware was tested and determined to be in full compliance with Canadian requirements for heavy metals including cadmium.Save

Neither McDonald’s Canada nor Health Canada has received reports of illnesses related to the use of these products. 

For more information on heavy metals in glazes, visit Health Canada’s Glazed Ceramics and Glassware – Dealer Information.

Corrective Action

As a precautionary measure, consumers are asked to immediately stop using the glasses and contact McDonald’s for a refund.

For more information, consumers may contact McDonald’s Canada at 1-877-495-5502 or by visiting the  McDonald’s website.

Number Sold

Approximately 1.4 million of the recalled glasses were sold exclusively at McDonald’s restaurants across Canada.

Time Period Sold

The recalled products were sold as part of a promotion that ran in Canada May 10th to June 4th, 2010.

Manufactured in the United States.

Companies

Manufacturer 
ARC International of Millville, New Jersey

Importer 
McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited of Toronto, Ontario

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