Switzerland
Cadmium in food: nearly half of French people exceed concerning levels
In France, nearly half of the population has cadmium levels in their bodies above what health experts consider concerning, according to Le Temps. This toxic heavy metal, present in food, originates partly from agricultural soils. The French National Assembly—the lower chamber of Parliament—voted in June 2026 in favour of legislation to reduce cadmium inputs in cultivated soils. In Switzerland, exposure appears lower, but data remains incomplete and specialists urge caution.