Cadmium, which is a type of heavy metal, can cause health problems if consumed in excess.
SINGAPORE: A recall has been issued for a batch of canned clams from Malaysia due to excessive levels of cadmium, a type of heavy metal.
The product was found to have cadmium levels exceeding the maximum regulated limit, said SFA, adding that it has directed importer Yee Lee Oils & Foodstuffs to recall the implicated products.The affected product - REX Grilled Clam - has a best before date of Jul 4, 2025, and originates from Malaysia.
"Shellfish in particular grow on the ocean floor and can accumulate heavy metals that have sunk to the bottom."
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