Consumption of certain apricot kernel products may cause cyanide poisoning
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
- 2Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home.
- 3Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
- 4Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten.
- 5The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.
The issue
Other
Affected product
Apricot kernel products
Where it was sold
AB, BC, MB, ON, SKReported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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