France discovers risky cadmium in majority of pasta packages during tests. Consumer association revealed most tested spaghettis and penne contain toxic cadmium.
Cadmium is a heavy metal that poses health threats after prolonged exposure.
Metal is present naturally in soil, but pollution significantly raises local concentrations. Cadmium levels in pasta depend on wheat’s origin and agricultural soil conditions.
None of the analyzed products exceeded European legal cadmium safety limits during study. Other foods like bread or seafood may also contain cadmium, causing health risks.