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🍎 Food SK AT CZ DK EE DE GR HU PL SE February 16, 2022

hydrocianic acid in apricot kernels from Uzbekistan

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants}
Origin
Pakistan
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? Apricot kernels from Uzbekistan may have too much hydrocyanic acid (a poison).

What's happening? Some batches of these kernels have been found with unsafe levels of poison.

Does this affect me? If you bought apricot kernels from these countries, you may have some.

What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
February 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.0892

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What is this product recall alert about?
hydrocianic acid in apricot kernels from Uzbekistan. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, and Sweden.
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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