Sareks brand Bitter Apricot Kernels is being recalled from the marketplace because of a natural toxin, amygdalin.
The recalled product as it contains excessive amygdalin which may cause acute cyanide poisoning.
As of the posting of this recall, there has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.
The recalled product was distributed online in Canada.
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.
Recalled products:
Sereks – Bitter Apricot Kernels
- Size – 1 lb
- UPC – X002FRXB9J
- Codes – Best Before: 12-10-2025
Consumers should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
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