Necklace with pendant
Gold-coloured necklace with hourglass pendant adjustable in two lengths by two golden round rings. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 42 % 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) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A necklace with a pendant made in China. It has too much cadmium, a harmful metal.
What's happening? The necklace has a high amount of cadmium. This can hurt your health over time.
Does this affect me? Anyone wearing this necklace could be at risk. Cadmium can build up in the body.
What should I do? Stop wearing it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 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: 42 % 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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