Necklace
Silver-coloured chain with two turquoise-coloured gemstones and silver-coloured spirals. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 86% 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.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A necklace made in China that has too much cadmium in it. Cadmium is a harmful metal.
What's happening? The necklace has a very high amount of cadmium. This can hurt your health over time.
Does this affect me? If you own this necklace, you could be at risk. Cadmium can build up in your body.
What should I do? Stop wearing the necklace right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
🤖 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 has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 86% 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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