Excessive hydrocyanic acid content in bitter apricot kernels from Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Kategori
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Fare
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Bitter apricot kernels are small seeds from apricot pits. They can contain a harmful substance called hydrocyanic acid (also known as cyanide).
What's happening? Some bitter apricot kernels sold in Germany and Austria had too much hydrocyanic acid. This makes them unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought bitter apricot kernels from Germany or Austria, you might have some at home. Do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them to the store. If you feel sick after eating them, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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