Health Canada Sets New Cyanide Limit To Mitigate Risks Associated With Eating Apricot Kernels

Apricot Kernels Recall Summary Health Canada has set a new limit on cyanide content in apricot kernels sold in Canada to reduce health risks from consuming these products. Apricot kernels naturally contain compounds that can convert to cyanide when eaten, and the new regulation lowers the allowable amount. This applies to apricot kernel products distributed across Canada.

Category
consumer product recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-PRODUCTS
Recall date
2020-01-24
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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