Consumption of Organic Traditions brand Dried Bitter Apricot Kernels may cause cyanide poisoning
- Starting date:
- March 11, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Advantage Health Matters Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 14272
Last updated: 2021-03-16
Advisory details
Ottawa, March 11, 2021 - Advantage Health Matters Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions brand Dried Bitter Apricot Kernels from the marketplace due to natural toxin amygdalin. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below as it contains excessive amygdalin which may cause acute cyanide poisoning.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Traditions | Dried Bitter Apricot Kernels | 227 g | 6 27733 00900 3 | LOT:AHM900190228D EXP:05/2020 LOT:AHM900190321D EXP:05/2020 LOT:AHM900190417D EXP:05/2020 LOT:L200421135 EXP:12/2021 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Apricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten. The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.
Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest.
- Cyanide in apricot kernels
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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.
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