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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Continue Reading Risk of cyanide poisoning spurs recall of apricot pits, seed meal
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said it is unlikely that there is a health risk from cyanogenic glycosides in foods other than raw apricot kernels.
Traces of naturally-occurring compounds called cyanogenic glycosides can
Continue Reading EFSA issues second cyanide in food opinion
EFSA notes that a
Continue Reading EFSA warns of cyanide risk from eating raw apricot kernels
