{"id":20975,"date":"2026-03-25T18:06:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/french-told-to-ditch-croissants-and-baguettes-to-reduce-cancer-risk\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T18:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:06:44","slug":"french-told-to-ditch-croissants-and-baguettes-to-reduce-cancer-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/french-told-to-ditch-croissants-and-baguettes-to-reduce-cancer-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"French told to ditch croissants and baguettes to reduce cancer risk"},"content":{"rendered":"

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France has been told to cut down on national delicacies such as croissants and baguettes due to a higher risk of developing cancer. <\/p>\n

The Food Safety Agency (ANS) recommends French people to limit the consumption of these much-loved products due to a potentially lethal ingredient. <\/p>\n

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French people have been told to cut back on much-loved products like croissants and baguettes<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
These products are made using fertilizers that contain cadmium<\/span>Credit: Jordan Lye<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The fertilizers used during the production process are said to contain high levels of cadmium. <\/p>\n

This chemical element was classified as a carcinogen in 2012. <\/p>\n

Often used in industrial farming, it has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. <\/p>\n

In particular, excessive consumption can lead to pancreas, bladder, prostate and breast cancer, as well as osteoporosis and heart and kidney damage. <\/p>\n

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Geraldine Carney, ANSES expertise coordinator, said: \u201cIf current risk levels are maintained and no action is taken, long-term adverse effects on the population are likely to be greater. <\/p>\n

“Limit consumption of sweet and salty wheat products, such as breakfast cereals, cakes, biscuits.”<\/p>\n

Researchers studied various potential sources of cadmium exposure, including food, water, air, dust, soil, cosmetics, and smoking. <\/p>\n

They found that in the non-smoking population, up to 98 percent of the risk was due to diet. <\/p>\n

Not surprisingly, tobacco was the second major source of this chemical. <\/p>\n

In French cuisine, some of the major sources of cadmium are breads, pastries and cakes, as well as breakfast cereals, pasta, rice and potatoes. <\/p>\n

“France’s levels are three or four times higher than other countries like Belgium, England and Italy,” Carney said. franceinfo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About half the French population is thought to have been exposed to dangerous levels of the carcinogenic metal. <\/p>\n

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  • Cadmium is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in the Earth’s crust, often released into the environment through industrial processes and fertilizers.<\/li>\n
  • It can be absorbed by crops grown in contaminated soil. <\/li>\n
  • Main ingredients like wheat, which is used to make everyday foods like baguette and croissants, can absorb cadmium.<\/li>\n
  • Long-term exposure to high levels of cadmium can be harmful. <\/li>\n
  • However, for most people, a balanced diet ensures that cadmium intake remains within safe limits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    Terming the situation “alarming”, ANSES has urged the French government to significantly reduce the maximum cadmium levels allowed in phosphate fertilizers. <\/p>\n

    The current permitted level in France is 90mg\/kg. <\/p>\n

    This is very different from other European countries which have limits below 60 mg\/kg. <\/p>\n

    To combat the increased risk, the public has been urged to include more legumes \u2013 such as chickpeas and lentils \u2013 in their diets.<\/p>\n

    It is also recommended that people eat a variety of foods sourced from different regions.<\/p>\n

    This will help in avoiding repeated exposure to harmful substances.<\/p>\n

    Food safety experts have called on the government to reduce the maximum levels of cadmium allowed<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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