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

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