Technically avoidable levels of hydrocyanic acid in Amarettini from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Amarettini are small Italian almond-flavoured biscuits. They may contain hydrocyanic acid, a natural but harmful substance.
What's happening? Some batches of Amarettini from Italy have too much hydrocyanic acid. Germany has told shops to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought Amarettini in Germany, check if they are from the affected batch.
What should I do? Stop eating them and return them to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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