Presence of cadmium detected in mussels
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- cadmium - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Chile
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some mussels from Chile may have a little too much cadmium. Cadmium is a metal that can be harmful if you eat too much of it.
What's happening? France found too much cadmium in mussels from Chile. These mussels may have been sold in France.
Does this affect me? If you bought mussels from Chile recently, this might affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat the mussels. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: Chile · Notifier: France
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