A report on cadmium exposure from food has put the metal in the spotlight again. Switzerland says consumers are protected. Is this the case?
Products made from cereals are more likely to have higher levels of cadmium.
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A French report on high cadmium exposure from food has put the heavy metal in the spotlight again. Switzerland says its consumers are protected. Is this really the case? A Swissinfo analysis.
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June 19, 2026 - 09:00
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