Consumption of One Tang brand Bitter Apricot Kernel may cause cyanide poisoning
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Chemical
Product Description & Identification
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctorCheck to see if you have the recalled product in your homeDo not consume the recalled productRecalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchasedApricot 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.Learn more: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
Bitter Apricot Kernel
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 63659 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/consumption-one-tang-brand-bitter-apricot-kernel-may-cause-cyanide-poisoning |
| Issue | Chemical |
| Title | Consumption of One Tang brand Bitter Apricot Kernel may cause cyanide poisoning |
| Product | Bitter Apricot Kernel |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Nuts, grains, and seeds |
| Last updated | 2021-11-26 |
| Organization | CFIA |
| Recall class | Class 1 |
| What you should do | If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctorCheck to see if you have the recalled product in your homeDo not consume the recalled productRecalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchasedApricot 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.Learn more: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 |