Vintage Bohemian Indian Gypsy Wedding
Silver coloured earrings. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Jewellery
- Hazard
- The product has an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 55.01 % 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) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? This is a piece of old-style jewelry from China sold as a “Vintage Bohemian Indian Gypsy Wedding” ring or bracelet. Tests show it contains too much cadmium, a poisonous metal.
What's happening? The jewelry has up to 55 % cadmium by weight. Cadmium can build up in your body and harm your kidneys, bones, and possibly cause cancer.
Does this affect me? Anyone who wears or handles this jewelry in Sweden may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop wearing it right away 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 up to 55.01 % 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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