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Amazon ring with cancer-causing cadmium reappears despite prior warnings

A jewelry consultant has identified a ring sold on Amazon that contains dangerously high levels of cadmium, a toxic metal known to cause cancer. This ring, advertised as "925 Sterling Silver," was found to be predominantly cadmium, far exceeding the U.K.'s legal limit. Despite previous investigations and removals, the same or a similar ring has reappeared on the platform under a different seller, highlighting ongoing issues with product safety enforcement on e-commerce sites. AI

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Amazon ring with cancer-causing cadmium reappears despite prior warnings

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bilin Lin ·

    Amazon pulled a $4 ‘sterling silver’ ring that was 92% cancer-causing cadmium. A jewelry expert warns it’s back

    A ring matching one that tested at more than 9,000 times the U.K.’s legal cadmium limit has resurfaced on Amazon under a new seller. A similar “sterling silver” design sells in the U.S. for $4.99, about what the silver alone in a genuine ring would be worth.