South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on November 16th a recall of imported mistletoe due to excessive levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal. The mistletoe tested exceeded the permissible cadmium standard. This action aims to protect public health by removing the contaminated product from the market. The MFDS has initiated procedures for the collection and removal of the affected batches. Consumers are advised to check the source and quality of mistletoe products before consumption. Further details regarding specific product information and recall instructions will be released by the MFDS. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to monitor and ensure the safety of imported food products.