Topic 13: Cadmium in fertilizers/ peanut Oz

http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/newsroom/factsheets/factsheets1999/cadmiuminpeanuts.cfm

http://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/article1346/article1346.htm
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The situation:

Cadmium is a naturally occurring mineral found in vegetables, seafood, and also meat. IT CAN CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE WHEN EATEN! in large amount. So you can still eat them. Cadmium are used in pesticides and fertilizers. So the more usage of these pesticides and fertilisers,the more harmful.
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Conclusion:

Cadmium is is helpful for use as pesticides and fertilizers, but they can cause much harm too. They should be very careful in using them making sure that t does not exceed the level at which we can consume.

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