Elevated Hydrocyanic Acid in Cassava Flour
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Kategori
- other food product / mixed
- Fare
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- unknown origin
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Cassava flour is made from a root called cassava. Sometimes it can have too much hydrocyanic acid, which is a harmful substance.
What's happening? Some cassava flour sold in Ireland, Portugal, and the UK may have high levels of hydrocyanic acid. This has been reported as a safety alert.
Does this affect me? If you have bought cassava flour in Ireland, Portugal, or the UK, you might be affected. Check your flour at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the flour if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: unknown origin · Notifier: Ireland
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