We never go to fast food places with the kids. In that way, food allergies have been a blessing in disguise. My kids just don't understand what a Happy Meal is.
However, a few weeks ago, after we all picked up soil at the gardening center, we were driving back home and made an abrupt decision to pick up a cold drink at the golden arches drive through. They just happened to be selling Shrek themed glasses promoting the new movie. I got a huge rush of nostalgia as I remembered the days my family used to collect themed glasses from fast food restaurants. I convinced my husband we should get one for the babe.
It seemed like a lovely Puss in Boots glass. Very solid and a nice addition to our rather uninspired glass collection.
Then I get an email from my husband yesterday with a link to an article. There is a recall on the Shrek themed McDonald's glasses because the paint contains a carcinogen, cadmium, which can cause bone and kidney problems in children. REALLY? Is anything safe? I just wanted to get my kid a Shrek glass for crying out loud.
So I suppose that will be hitting the garbage. That's what we get for breaking down and supporting the evil empire.
Looks like we have Rep. Jackie Spier (D-CA) to thank for this recall.
For additional information, contact McDonald's at (800) 244-6227 or visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
1 comment:
"I just wanted to get my kid a Shrek glass for crying out loud."
Haha, i read this as you wanting to get the babe a present as a reward for crying...
Now i understand!
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