Pearl Necklace with Gothic Cross
Silver necklace with pearls and crosses. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value: 71.2% 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
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A black pearl necklace with a gothic cross charm. It has too much cadmium in the metal parts.
What's happening? The necklace was sold in Norway and Belgium. Cadmium can hurt your kidneys, bones, and may cause cancer if you use it a lot.
Does this affect me? If you own this necklace, stop wearing it. Keep it away from children.
What should I do? Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick from touching it.
🤖 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: 71.2% 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: Unknown
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