Excessive cyanide content in almond biscuits from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Afghanistan *** Italy *** Morocco *** Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some almond biscuits from Italy may have too much cyanide. Cyanide is a harmful substance found in some foods.
What's happening? The biscuits were recalled because they have high cyanide levels. They were sold in many countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought these biscuits, you might be at risk. Check if you have them at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Afghanistan *** Italy *** Morocco *** Spain · Notifier: Germany
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