Consumption of certain apricot kernel products may cause cyanide poisoning
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Other
Product Description & Identification
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten. The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest.Cyanide in apricot kernelsSign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social mediaView our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall processReport a food safety or labelling concern
Affected Products
Apricot kernel products
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 62632 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/consumption-certain-apricot-kernel-products-may-cause-cyanide-poisoning |
| Issue | Other |
| Title | Consumption of certain apricot kernel products may cause cyanide poisoning |
| Product | Apricot kernel products |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated | 2021-03-12 |
| Organization | CFIA |
| Recall class | Class 1 |
| What you should do | If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten. The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest.Cyanide in apricot kernelsSign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social mediaView our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall processReport a food safety or labelling concern |