What are the 6 McDonalds glasses?

McDonald’s swirling glasses come in six designs: Big Mac, Cheese Melt, loose fries, packet fries, sesame seeds and a Macca’s cup.

Why did McDonald’s stop selling glasses?

Fears about cadmium exposure prompted McDonald’s on Friday to announce a costly recall of 12 million promotional drink glasses featuring cartoon characters from the movie “Shrek Forever After.” The paint on the glasses, which were sold for $2 each, contained traces of cadmium, which can cause cancer and other ailments.

When did McDonald’s do the Coke glasses?

McDonalds Coca Cola vintage style Glass 1916.

Do old McDonalds glasses have lead in them?

State law prohibits the sale of drinking utensils decorated with paint containing more than 0.5 percent lead by weight. Mr. Kinloch said the paint on the McDonald’s glasses was found to contain 4 to 9 percent lead.

What is a wobble glass for?

Wobble glasses are most commonly used for scotch or bourbon but are also great for wines, cognac, brandy, and anything else that benefits from a little breather. They can vary in shape and can hold up to 10 to 15 ounces of liquid.

Which McDonald’s glasses are recalled?

June 4, 2010 — Fast food giant McDonald’s Corp. announced today it is recalling 12 million of its new “Shrek Forever After” glasses because dangerous levels of the metal cadmium have been detected in the decorative paint used for the images.

How many Mcdonalds Shrek glasses are there?

McDonald’s said about 7 million of the glasses had been sold and about 5 million were in stores or had not been shipped yet in the United States. The company’s Canadian office said 1.4 million had been sold or shipped to restaurants in that country.

Why did McDonald’s give out Coke glasses?

McDonald’s is giving away retro Coke glasses and launching a retro photo app as part of a campaign to celebrate Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary. Each of the six limited edition glasses is dedicated to a different era in Coke’s history. McDonald’s is running a TV, outdoor and in-store campaign to support the promotion.

Did Mcdonalds give out Coke glasses?

McDonald’s is yet again giving out glasses at McDonald’s nationwide with the purchase of any Large Extra Value Meal or Premium Salad. This time, the glasses are a bit more special – they’re retro-styled, yet again celebrating the 125th anniversary of our dear Coca-Cola company.

Is it safe to drink from vintage glassware?

If you’re attached to your antique drinking glasses, we recommend testing them for lead before using them and, if they test positive, only keep them as decoration. Using them as drinkware could put your and your family’s health at risk.

Do you get a free glass with a Big Mac?

For a limited time, you can get a free Coke glass with any Medium or Large Big Mac meal.

Why are whiskey glasses slanted?

A thin rim facilitates delicate sipping for the best appreciation of the flavors of premium whiskeys. The tilted design exposes a larger area of the whiskey to air, allowing for improved appreciation of complex aromas.

Are the Mcdonalds Shrek glasses safe?

McDonald’s has recalled 12 million drinking glasses tied into the new Shrek movie because the paint on them contains the toxic metal cadmium. As part of the voluntary recall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to stop using the glasses immediately.

Did the Shrek cups get recalled?

Fast food chain McDonald’s has recalled 12m drinking glasses promoting the new Shrek movie because painted designs on them contain the toxic metal cadmium. The glasses have been sold in the US for about $2 each and are available in four designs depicting the animated film’s main characters.

Where did Coca Cola glasses come from?

These classic style glasses are made from the traditional Coca Cola green glass which is called Georgia Green after the drink’s origins in Atlanta, Georgia.

Why is Coke at McDonald’s better?

Typically, restaurants get their soda syrups in plastic bags, but Coca-Cola does something different for McDonald’s. The fast-food chain gets its Coke syrup delivered in stainless steel tanks. According to the New York Times, the material keeps the soda fresher, and your tongue can taste the difference.