cadmium in squid
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cephalopods and products thereof
- Hazard
- cadmium - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Portugal *** unknown origin
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Some frozen whole squid may have too much cadmium. Cadmium is a metal that can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Switzerland found high cadmium in squid from Portugal. The squid may have been sold in Switzerland, Germany, and Portugal.
Does this affect me? You may have bought this squid. Check your freezer if you have any.
What should I do? Throw the squid away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cephalopods and products thereof · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: Portugal *** unknown origin · Notifier: Switzerland
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