McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
Source: CPSC Recall #10257
Recall Date
2010-06-04
Manufacturer
ARC International, of Millville, NJ.
Units Affected
About 12 million
Products Involved
Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Drinking Glasses
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28