too high content of cyanid in apricot kernels from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Apricot kernels from Türkiye may have too much cyanide. Cyanide is a harmful substance.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped some apricot kernels from Türkiye at the border. They found too much cyanide in them.
Does this affect me? If you have apricot kernels from Türkiye, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating them. Do not eat them if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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