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🧸 Product FR May 8, 2026

ppg&pgg — collier ras du cou classique de princesse britannique collier

le produit présente une concentration excessive de cadmium et de plomb (valeurs mesurées: 44 % et 0,14 % en poids, respectivement). le cadmium est nocif pour la santé humaine car il s'accumule dans le corps, peut endommager les reins et les os et peut causer le cancer. le plomb e...

The product contains excessive levels of cadmium and lead. Cadmium can harm health by building up in the body, damaging kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. Lead can also harm health, accumulate in the body, and may cause developmental neurotoxicity if children are exposed. It may also affect breastfed babies or unborn children.
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
9 days active so far
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a short, classic-style British princess necklace sold in France. It is jewelry.

What's happening? Tests show the necklace has too much cadmium and lead in it. These metals can harm health over time.

Does this affect me? Anyone wearing or near this necklace could be at risk, especially children or pregnant women.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have 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.

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Type: vêtements, mode, epi · Category: bijouterie · Hazard: risque chimique · le produit présente une concentration excessive de cadmium et de plomb (valeurs mesurées: 44 % et 0,14 % en poids, respectivement). le cadmium est nocif pour la santé humaine car il s'accumule dans le corps, peut endommager les reins et les os et peut causer le cancer. le plomb est nocif pour la santé humaine, s'accumule dans le corps, peut provoquer une neurotoxicité pour le développement (uniquement si l'exposition aux enfants est attendue) et peut affecter les enfants allaités ou à naître.

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49635/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
ppg&pgg — collier ras du cou classique de princesse britannique collier. The product contains excessive levels of cadmium and lead. Cadmium can harm health by building up in the body, damaging kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer. Lead can also harm health, accumulate in the body, and may cause developmental neurotoxicity if children are exposed. I...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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