2010 - Page 84 of 164 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

McDonald’s recalls 12 million Shrek glasses containing cadmium.

McDonald’s, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 12 million Shrek glasses after the discovery of cadmium in the paint.  While the levels of the toxic metal are low in the glasses, long-term exposure to cadmium can cause kidney and bone damage.  A CPSC spokesperson said that while no official acceptable cadmium-level standard currently exists…

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