Toxic Shrek?

In case you haven't heard, McDonalds is recalling 12-million promotional "Shrek" cups that have been found to contain levels of cadmium that are unsuitable by the Consumer Product Safety Commission's currently evolving policy standards. Although safe by prior CPSC standards, McDonalds decided it is better to be safe than sorry and recalled the cups in order to simply steer clear of the CPSC's changing policy.

"We believe the Shrek glassware is safe for consumer use," McDonald's USA spokesman Bill Whitman said. "However, again to ensure that our customers receive safe products from us, we made the decision to stop selling them and voluntarily recall these products effective immediately.

On its website, McDonald's said customers can learn how to return the glasses and request a refund by visiting http://www.mcdonalds.com/glasses or calling McDonald's toll-free number, 1-800-244-6227. It also said previous promotional gimmicks and Happy Meal toys are not involved in the recall.

Cadmium is a carcinogen that research shows also can cause bone softening and severe kidney problems. Research also suggests that it can, like lead, hinder brain development in the very young. The CPSC said in its recall notice that long-term exposure to the element "can cause adverse health effects." - Yahoo! Health

If you or your kids have been using these cups, return them just to ensure the safety of your own and your child's. If you have been drinking your EAS Shake or Muscle Milk out of these Shrek Cups, you really better be careful!