Why are the French more exposed to cadmium?

French bread could be more dangerous than what’s on the table in neighboring countries. Why ? Because of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal lurking in everyday foods. A recent study showed that French people were far more contaminated by cadmium than others. Why is France more contaminated than other countries?

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French bread could be more dangerous than what’s on the table in neighboring countries. Why ? Because of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal lurking in everyday foods.

A recent study showed that French people were far more contaminated by cadmium than others. Why is France more contaminated than other countries?

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