COCOA TREE — Nausnice, Ohrringe
Gold coloured earrings in the shape of an irregular circle attached to a paper pad. The text on the paper pad reads: "COCOA TREE Design by Korea".
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78.3 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.29 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
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What is this? These are earrings and rings made by the brand COCOA TREE. They have too much cadmium and nickel in them.
What's happening? Tests found very high levels of cadmium and nickel in these jewelry items. Cadmium can harm your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer. Nickel can cause skin allergies.
Does this affect me? If you own these earrings or rings, you may be at risk. They can harm your health if worn often.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Jewellery · Hazard: The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 78.3 % by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The rate of nickel release is too high (measured value up to 0.29 µg/cm2/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and causes allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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