Cadmium in Avocado (Peru)
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- cadmium - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Peru
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A warning about too much cadmium in some avocados from Peru. Cadmium is a metal that can be harmful if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Some avocados from Peru have been found with high cadmium levels. They were sold in the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Poland, and Ukraine.
Does this affect me? If you bought avocados from these countries, check the warning. You may have the affected fruit.
What should I do? Do not eat the avocados if they are part of this warning. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Netherlands
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