The FDA is warning consumers against consuming Apricot Power products because of the presence of the toxic compound amygdalin, which can lead to cyanide poisoning.
Following receipt of a complaint and sample results, the Food and Drug Administration notified Apricot Power of the results and initial concerns. On May 8
Continue Reading Company refuses to recall apricot products despite FDA warning of possible cyanide poisoning
Sungiven Foods Canada Inc. is recalling One Tang brand bitter apricot kernels from the marketplace because of the natural toxin amygdalin, which can cause cyanide poisoning.
The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia. The problem was found when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency tested the product.
There is
Continue Reading Concerns about cyanide poisoning prompt recall of apricot kernels
For the fifth time in two months apricot kernels, also known as pits or seeds, are being recalled because of elevated levels of cyanide that could lead to food poisoning.
The three previous recalls, initiated in Canada, were posted on March 11, March 17, March 24, and
Continue Reading Fifth apricot kernel recall since March 11
For the fourth time this month apricot kernels, also known as pits or seeds, are being recalled because of elevated levels of cyanide that could lead to food poisoning.
The three previous recalls, initiated in Canada, were posted on March 11, March 17, and March 24. Those
Continue Reading Earth Notions recalls raw bitter apricot kernels that may cause cyanide poisoning
Advantage Health Matters Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions brand dried bitter apricot kernels from retailers nationwide in Canada because of excessive levels of a natural toxin that can cause cyanide poisoning.
Some of the apricot pits do not expire until December this year, according to a recall notice posted by
Continue Reading Apricot kernels with excessive levels of toxin recalled; cyanide risk cited
Raw apricot kernels are being recalled in New Zealand after three people needed hospital treatment.
They were sold by Christchurch business Ethnic Market in Linwood. Sale of raw apricot kernels is prohibited under New Zealand food law.
Those admitted to the hospital as a precaution have since been discharged after
Continue Reading Apricot kernels recalled in New Zealand due to poisoning risk
EFSA notes that a small amount consumed in one serving means more than three small raw apricot kernels, or
Continue Reading EFSA warns of cyanide risk from eating raw apricot kernels
