Ecoideas Innovations Inc. is recalling its apricot seeds and meal because there is a risk of cyanide poisoning.
The company identified the risk and initiated the nation-wide recall which is being overseen by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The toxin is a natural ingredient of apricots.
Customers are warned to not eat the products below:
Brand Name
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Common Name
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Size
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Code(s) on Product
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UPC
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Apricot Power
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Bitter Raw Apricot Seeds
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454 g
|
EXP 0121
|
7 280284 537130
|
Apricot Power
|
Bitter Raw Apricot Seeds
|
226 g
|
EXP 0121
|
7 528303 370840
|
Apricot Power
|
Apricot Seed Meal
|
191.4 g
|
0218WF
March 2020 | |
Symptoms of acute exposure to high levels of cyanide may include headache, dizziness, mental confusion, weakness, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, seizures and coma.
There have been no reported illnesses, said the CFIA.