Cadmium
High ConcernAlso known as
cadmiumcadmium chloridecadmium sulfate
The concern
IARC Group 1 carcinogen — causes lung and kidney cancer. Accumulates in kidneys over decades. Dietary exposure through leafy vegetables, cereals, and tobacco. Some rice and cocoa products have elevated levels.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Cadmium
- cadmium
- cadmium chloride
- cadmium sulfate
Commonly found in
Lipsticks, eyeshadows, some fish, contaminated water supplies
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Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.