The FDA is warning consumers about toxic amygdalin in apricot seeds that can lead to cyanide poisoning. The FDA reviewed analytical packets from the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) from three samples collected by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), All of them contained the toxic compound amygdalin. When consumed, amygdalin can lead to fatal cyanide toxicity. Mild to moderate symptoms of this toxicity include difficulty breathing, bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane, weakness, and lightheadness. Symptoms of severe acute toxicity include coma, seizures, stupor, dysrhythmias, cardiovascular collapse, and metabolic acidosis. Chronic consumption of foods that have high concentrations of cyanogenic glycosides … [Read more...]
Iqbal’s Apricot Seed and Nazo Apricot Kernels Recalled in Canada
Iqbal's Apricot Seed and Nazo Apricot Kernels are being recalled in Canada because they may cause cyanide poisoning. The recall notice did not state whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Nazo Food Products. These products were sold nationally at the retail level. The recalled items include Iqbal's Apricot Seed in 200 gram containers with UPC number 990010500112, and in 400 gram containers with UPC number 990010500129. There are no codes for these items. Also recalled is Nazo Apricot Kernels in four sizes. The 200 gram size has the UPC number 990005246704 on the label; the 400 gram container has the UPC number 990005241730, and another 400 gram container has the UPC … [Read more...]
Evive Immunity Super Functional Smoothie Recalled For Cyanide Risk
Evive Immunity Super Functional Smoothie is being recalled in Canada because the product contains raw elderberries, which pose a cyanide poisoning risk. Elderberries contain cyanogenic glycosides, a natural toxin. There have been illnesses reported that are associated with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Evive Nutrition Inc. The recalled product is Evive Immunity Super Functional Smoothie that is sold in 150 gram containers. There is no UPC number on this product. The codes printed on the product label are: H202131213 2023 MA 06, H202132113 2023 MA 18, and H202134213 2023 JN 08. This product is sold online. It is sold in cubes that are used to make smoothies. This recall was started after the company received complaints from consumers. The Canadian Food … [Read more...]
One Tang Bitter Apricot Kernel Recalled For Possible Cyanide
One Tang Bitter Apricot Kernel is being recalled in British Columbia, Canada because it may cause acute cyanide poisoning. The product contains excessive amounts of amygdalin, a naturally occurring toxin. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling company is Sungiven Foods Canada Inc. The recalled product is One Tang Bitter Apricot Kernel that is packaged in 180 gram bags. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 6 28546 00724 8, and the code on the item is 2023.JN.20. While apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, this product contains too much per serving. Amygdalin can release cyanide, a toxin, while it is digested in the body. The human body can eliminate small amounts … [Read more...]
Chen Chen Dried Apricot Almond Seeds Recalled For Cyanide Poisoning
Another brand of apricot kernels or apricot seeds has been added to the long list of brands recalled in Canada for possible cyanide poisoning. Chen Chen Dried Apricot Almond Seeds are being recalled as a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's food safety investigation. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. This product was sold in British Columbia at the retail level and may have been sold nationally. The recalled product is Chen Chen Dried Apricot North Almond Seeds, sold in 170 gram packages. The UPC number printed on the label is 0 20616 99366 4, and the best before date on the item is Best Before: 12.May.2022. Apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which is converted in the body to cyanide. While the human … [Read more...]
More Apricot Kernels Recalled in Canada For Cyanide Poisoning
More apricots kernels are being recalled in Canada for possible cyanide poisoning. Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which produces cyanide when digested. While the human body can handle small amounts of cyanide, large amounts can cause severe illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these items. These apricot kernels were sold in Ontario at the retail level. The recalled item is Bitter Apricot Kernels that were sold in variable size packages. There is no brand name on this product. And there is no UPC number on this product label. The kernels were sold at Yin Chun Super Herbs Inc., which is located at Unit 2356 (2/F), 8339 Kennedy Road, in Markham, Ontario. All units sold from February 20, 2020 up to and including … [Read more...]
Armeniacal Apricot Kernels Recalled For Possible Cyanide Poisoning
More apricot kernel products have been recalled in Canada because they contain enough amygdalin to possibly cause cyanide poisoning. This time, Armeniacal apricot kernels are being recalled. There have been no illnesses reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled items were sold in British Columbia at the retail level. Amygdalin is a compound that occurs naturally in apricot kernels. In the intestines, this compound is metabolized into cyanide. The human body can handle small quantities of cyanide, but large amounts can cause acute cyanide poisoning. The recalled items include Armeniacal apricot kernels with code 590080 that was sold in variable size packages. There is no UPC number on the package and no code numbers. This … [Read more...]
Recall of Our Father’s Farm Extremely Bitter Apricot Kernels Updated
The recall of Our Father's Farm Extremely Bitter Apricot Kernels for potential cyanide poisoning has been updated to include another UPC number and best by date. Apricot kernels naturally contain the toxin amygdalin, which, when digested, produces cyanide. The human body can handle small amounts of cyanide, but too much can cause acute cyanide poisoning that can be deadly. No illnesses have been reported to date to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is Our Father's Farm Extremely Bitter Apricot Kernels that are packaged in 227 gram size containers. The UPC number printed on the label is 7 18122 91750 1, and the best before date is July 7, 2022 (7-7-2022). The symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness, confusion, anxiety, … [Read more...]
Recall of Double Happiness Dried Apricot Seed Mix Updated
The recall notice, from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, that was posted on March 15, 2021 for Double Happiness Dried Apricot Seed Mix for possible acute cyanide poisoning has been updated with new information. This product is being recalled because apricot seeds and kernels naturally contain amygdalin, a compound that is broken down in the intestines to make cyanide. While the human body can handle small amounts of amygdalin, large amounts can cause serious illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this recalled item. The recalling company is Tun Hau Enterprises (Canada) Ltd. The recalled product is Double Happiness Dried Apricot Seed Mix. The package size is still 200 grams, the UPC number printed on the … [Read more...]
Wah Yan Tong Apricot Kernels May Cause Cyanide Poisoning
Wah Yan Tong apricot kernels may cause cyanide poisoning, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. Apricot kernels contain amygdalin, a compound that can release cyanide when consumed. While the body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, larger amounts can cause cyanide poisoning, which can lead to death. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include anxiety, restlessness, weakness, confusion, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and seizures which can lead to cardiac arrest. The recalled products are Wah Yan Tong apricot kernels, More specifically, they include Bitter Apricot Kernels in 150 gram packages. The UPC number … [Read more...]
