NECKLACE TREE OF LIFE
Metal necklace, advertised as handmade, with a metal pendant in the shape of a circle.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 32.5% 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
- South Africa
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
What is this? A metal necklace called “Tree of Life” has too much cadmium in it.
What's happening? The necklace contains 32.5 % cadmium, which is dangerous if it touches your skin or if you wear it often.
Does this affect me? Anyone who owns or wears this necklace may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop wearing it and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
🤖 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: 32.5% 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: South Africa
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