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Nuts, grains, and seeds· Class 1· Updated November 29, 2021

One Tang brand Sweet Apricot Kernels may cause cyanide poisoning

Critical priority
Recalled product: One Tang brand Sweet Apricot Kernels may cause cyanide poisoning
What you should do
  1. 1If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctorCheck to see if you have the recalled product in your homeDo not consume the recalled productRecalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchasedApricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten.
  2. 2The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.
  3. 3Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest.
  4. 4Learn more:Cyanide in apricot kernelsSign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social mediaView our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall processReport a food safety or labelling concern
The issue

Chemical

Affected product

Sweet Apricot Kernels

Where it was sold

BCReported in the official notice — confirm there.

Issued by

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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