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2026-03-27 13:29:39Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
ALARM/ Consuming croissants, bread and some cereals increases the risk of cancer
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A new report published by ANSES has raised serious concerns about the presence of a toxic heavy metal, cadmium, in the everyday foods consumed by millions of people. According to French health experts, common products such as croissants, baguettes, breakfast cereals, pasta, rice and potatoes could be important sources of exposure to this element, which is linked to an increased risk of cancer.

The report warns that almost half of the population in France may be taking in “worrying” amounts of cadmium through their diet alone. This heavy metal is used indirectly in agriculture through chemical fertilizers and over time accumulates in the soil, then enters the food chain.

According to the study, diet accounts for up to 98% of cadmium exposure for non-smokers. The most common foods contributing to this exposure are bread and bakery products, sweets, biscuits, processed cereals, and staple foods such as rice, pasta, and potatoes.

Experts warn that cadmium has been linked to several types of cancer, including pancreatic, bladder, prostate and breast. In addition, it can cause other serious health problems such as kidney damage, bone weakness and cardiovascular disease.

The coordinator of expertise at this agency, Géraldine Carne, stressed that if measures are not taken, the long-term consequences could worsen:

"If current levels of exposure continue and no action is taken, long-term negative effects will increase in the population."

The study looked at various sources of cadmium, including air, water, soil and even cosmetics, but concluded that food is the main source of exposure. Smoking was also identified as an additional important factor.

The alarm raised in France is expected to affect other European countries as well, as many of these foods are part of the daily diet, in Europe and around the world. Although cadmium levels in France are higher (up to 3-4 times higher than in England), experts emphasize that the risk should not be underestimated anywhere, as this metal accumulates in the body over time.

What is cadmium?
Cadmium is a natural element found in soil, water and air. It forms various chemical compounds and enters the food chain through the environment. The main sources of exposure for humans are food and tobacco smoke. Some foods, such as cereals, vegetables and potatoes, contain more cadmium, while products such as liver, kidneys and seafood have higher levels but are consumed less frequently.

Health authorities do not recommend giving up bread or other common products, but suggest a more varied diet to avoid constant exposure from the same sources. Recommended alternatives include foods such as lentils and chickpeas, which have lower levels of this metal.

Meanwhile, the French agency has called on the government to tighten rules on the use of chemical fertilizers, which are considered one of the main sources of cadmium pollution in agricultural lands. Currently, France allows up to 90 mg of cadmium per kilogram of phosphate fertilizer, while in many other European countries the limit is 60 mg.

Although the warnings are serious, experts emphasize that there is no room for panic: casual consumption of bread or similar products does not pose an immediate risk, but the concern is related to long-term and continuous exposure.

Cadmium has been classified as a carcinogenic substance in France since 2012, but recent discoveries have brought back attention to its potential impact on health, particularly through everyday foods./ Daily Mail


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