Food poisoning caused probably by too high content of amygdalin in food supplement form Slovakia
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Slovakia
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? A food supplement from Slovakia may have too much amygdalin. Amygdalin can turn into cyanide in the body.
What's happening? The Czech Republic found high amygdalin in this supplement. Cyanide can be harmful.
Does this affect me? If you took this supplement, you might be at risk. Check if you have it.
What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Slovakia · Notifier: Czechia
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