Labelling and identification deficiencies on apricot kernels from Greece
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Greece
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Apricot kernels from Greece may have too much cyanide. Cyanide is a harmful substance found in some seeds.
What's happening? Some apricot kernels from Greece have been found with high cyanide levels. These products have been recalled in several countries.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in Spain, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States who have bought these apricot kernels.
What should I do? If you have these apricot kernels, stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Greece · Notifier: Spain
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