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Is purple copper flatware harmful to human body

Yes. Purple copper is an alloy containing copper and zinc, which is often used in the manufacture of cutlery to produce knives, forks and spoons, but excessive intake of copper can lead to copper toxicity, the symptoms of copper toxicity include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fatigue and so on, and in extreme cases, copper toxicity can cause damage to organs such as the liver, brain and kidneys.