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
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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
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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
For the third 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 two previous recalls, initiated in Canada, were posted on March 11 and March 17. Those recalls and the one
Continue Reading More apricot kernels recalled for risk of 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
A record high of more than 4,000 notifications were exchanged via the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 2019.
This past year, 4,012 messages were posted on the network which was around 10 percent more than the previous year. More than 3,500 concerned human food, 300
Continue Reading Record number of notifications on RASFF portal in 2019
A Canadian company is recalling Apricot Power brand apricot pits and seed meal because they contain the toxin amygdalin, which can cause cyanide poisoning.
Ecoideas Innovations Inc., which has offices in British Columbia and Ontario and identifies itself as a health food company, does not appear to have any of
Continue Reading Risk of cyanide poisoning spurs recall of apricot pits, seed meal
