Cadmium in beetroot leaves
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- cadmium - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- France
What is this? This notice is about cadmium, a metal found in some foods. It can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Beetroot leaves from Italy may have too much cadmium. France told the EU about this.
Does this affect me? If you live in France or Italy, check any beetroot leaves you have.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat the leaves if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: France
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