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🍎 Food CZ January 28, 2021

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
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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

First published
January 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0445

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 28, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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