Health Leads UK Ltd is recalling packs of Bitter Apricot Kernels because they contain high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide).
Product details
| Apricot Kernels 150gm | |
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| Pack size | 150g |
| Batch code | 00818 |
| Best before | 01/2019 |
| Apricot Kernels 150gm | |
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| Pack size | 150g |
| Batch code | 00918 |
| Best before | 01/2019 |
| Apricot Kernels 150gm | |
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| Pack size | 150g |
| Batch code | 12018 |
| Best before | 03/2019 |
| Apricot Kernels 500gm | |
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| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 04418 |
| Best before | 02/2019 |
| Apricot Kernels 500gm | |
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| Pack size | 500g |
| Batch code | 011418 |
| Best before | 04/2019 |
Risk statement
Taking quantities of the product could lead to high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide) being consumed.
Consumption of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide) can lead to acute toxicity in some individuals. Symptoms of acute toxicity include headache, dizziness, mental confusion, stupor and cyanosis with twitching and convulsions. Acute toxicity can be fatal.
Action taken by the company
Our advice to consumers
About product recalls and withdrawals
If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Ref: FSA-PRIN-38-2018