Food Class 1 Updated 2021-11-26

Consumption of One Tang brand Bitter Apricot Kernel may cause cyanide poisoning

Recalled Product

Bitter Apricot Kernel


Hazard / Issue

Chemical

Issued by

CFIA

⚠️ What You Should Do

If 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. 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.Learn 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
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