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Popular jewellery sold on Amazon urgently recalled over harmful chemical that can ‘damage organs and cause cancer'
AN URGENT recall has been issued for a popular jewellery brand available from Amazon.
There are concerns that the products, which contain a harmful chemical, could pose a significant health risk.
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The Dervivea Metal Jewellery has been recalled over health concerns
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The products - a metal ring and metal earrings - from Dervivea Metal Jewellery have been recalled.
It affects the brand's silver coloured metal ring and silver coloured sword shaped metal earrings, both of which are available on Amazon.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the recall after the product was found to contain cadmium.
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"Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and
While cadmium was previously commonly used in various consumer and industrial products - it is now heavily restricted in the EU due to its health risks.
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Now, the material is mostly only used in nickel-cadmium batteries, or for conductors.
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The product listings have both been recalled by Amazon, with customers advised to contact the distributer they purchased the product from to request redress.
Those ingesting or breathing in high levels of cadmium are most at risk.
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Breathing in air with high levels of cadmium can cause "a metallic taste in the mouth, shortness of breath, chest pain, cough and flu-like symptoms."
In severe cases it can lead to "lung damage extensive fluid loss, multiple organ failure and death."
The level of cadmium encountered on a day-to-day basis in the environment, and in certain foods, is not a cause of concern for consumers.
If you are concerned about your health following prolonged exposure to cadmium, you should seek guidance from your GP or contact NHS 111.
It comes following several other recalls regarding products containing banned chemicals.
Earlier this week,
The Maison Louis Marie No 04 Bois de Balinbourt gift set was found to contain Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
The chemical was made illegal for use consumer products in 2022 due to concerns that it could cause reproductive issues.
Another
The Beeline Belly Bar was recalled in December because of elevated levels of nickel.
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The products were available to buy on Amazon
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