French population overexposed to cadmium through food, health agency says
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- •The French health agency identified cadmium as the heavy metal causing overexposure through food.
- •Cadmium exposure primarily occurs via consumption of contaminated food products in France.
- •Health risks linked to cadmium include kidney damage and bone health issues.
- •The report was published on March 25, 2026.
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- ▸French government implements stricter regulations on cadmium levels in food Food producers and farmers in France would need to adjust practices, potentially reducing cadmium contamination and lowering health risks for consumers.
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