Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Hey Enceladus, have you seen people complaining about red, itchy ears after wearing new earrings lately?  

Enceladus:Oh yeah! I saw some posts online. They thought it was just skin sensitivity, but then it got better after taking the earrings off. So weird, right?  

Erinome:Um, turns out it might be more serious than that! CCTV reported on November 23rd that some cheap jewelry is like a "heavy metal bomb"!  

Enceladus:Wow, really? What happened?  

Erinome:A pair of earrings marked "S925 silver" was tested, and the cadmium in it was over 9000 times the safety limit! Oh no, that's scary!  

Enceladus:Cadmium? What's that? Is it dangerous?  

Erinome:Yes! It's a Group 1 carcinogen, super harmful. The news said long contact can let it go into your body through skin. It builds up in kidneys and bones, maybe hurt kidneys, make bones weak, or even cause cancer.  

Enceladus:Sad... So why do they put cadmium in jewelry?  

Erinome:Because cadmium is cheap and makes jewelry look smooth, not easy to fade. Much cheaper than silver or gold. Small factories want more profit, so they use it without checking.  

Enceladus:Oh right! Those cheap ones—like 10 or 20 yuan for "pure silver" earrings at night markets or online shops. They look shiny and new, so students and young girls buy them a lot.  

Erinome:Exactly! But how can we tell if jewelry has cadmium? We can't see it with our eyes, right?  

Enceladus:No, we can't. The news said even "S925" or "999 silver" marks might be fake. Those small factories just刻 the marks on cheap metal.  

Erinome:So scary! So what can we do to avoid these "toxic jewelry"?  

Enceladus:First, don't fall for the "low price trap"! Real silver jewelry has a cost. If it's "pure silver" but only 10 yuan, be careful! Don't be greedy for cheap.  

Erinome:Right! Check if it has clear labels and quality reports. Don't buy from street stalls or unlicensed online shops.  

Enceladus:Also, when wearing jewelry, there are tips. Don't let it touch sweat, makeup, or shower gel—those make heavy metals come out faster.  

Erinome:Oh! And if you have a wound or are allergic, better not wear metal jewelry. If your skin gets itchy or red, take it off right away and wash the area. See a doctor if it doesn't get better.  

Enceladus:That's important. Health is more important than looking pretty, right?  

Erinome:Totally! Those cheap shiny things might slowly hurt our bodies. Not worth it.  

Enceladus:Do you think the government will check these factories more?  

Erinome:The news hopes so! They need to check production and sales to make us safe when we buy jewelry.  

Enceladus:Yeah. So remember, friends: don't buy super cheap "silver" jewelry. Ask for quality reports, buy from正规 stores, and take off if you feel uncomfortable.  

Erinome:Health first, always! Okay, that's it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone. We'll talk again next time. Bye!  

Enceladus:Bye! Stay safe and healthy!