Plant recalls Shrek glasses over cadmium found in paint
Millville New Jersey Arc International the maker of Shrek themed drinking glasses recalled by McDonald’s says it learned of the issue late Thursday and is reviewing details. V P of HR Tom Reed notes receipt of the recall memo for 12 million glasses but declined to identify paint sources or other products. Arc International based in France owns Pyrex in Europe. CPSC announced the voluntary recall on Friday warning consumers to stop using the glasses immediately. Cadmium is a toxic metal and known carcinogen.
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Disappointing May jobs report triggers broad market drop
The Labor Department reported May private nonfarm payrolls at 41,000, far below April’s 218,000 and short of expectations. Overall 431,000 jobs were created, dominated by census hires. unemployment slipped to 9.7 percent as stocks, led by banks and retailers, tumbled on weaker growth signals. Dow falls about 285 points below 10,000.
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