Health Leads UK Ltd recalls Bitter Apricot Kernels because packs contain high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide)
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-38-2018
Reason for the recall
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 individu
- 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.
ReasonTaking quantities of the product could lead to high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide) being consumed. Consumption of…
BrandHealth Leads UK Ltd
Batch number(s)00818, 00918, 12018, 04418, 011418
Barcodenot stated
Product
Apricot Kernels 150gm, Apricot Kernels 150gm, Apricot Kernels 150gm, Apricot Kernels 500gm, Apricot Kernels 500gm — Health Leads UK Ltd
- Brand
- Health Leads UK Ltd
- Batch number(s)
- 00818, 00918, 12018, 04418, 011418
- Category
- Product recall
- Health Leads UK Ltd is recalling packs of Bitter Apricot Kernels because they contain high levels of Hydrocyanic Acid (Cyanide).
- Apricot Kernels 150gm (150g) — Batch: 00818; Best before: 01/2019
- Apricot Kernels 150gm (150g) — Batch: 00918; Best before: 01/2019
- Apricot Kernels 150gm (150g) — Batch: 12018; Best before: 03/2019
- Apricot Kernels 500gm (500g) — Batch: 04418; Best before: 02/2019
- Apricot Kernels 500gm (500g) — Batch: 011418; Best before: 04/2019
What to do
- Health Leads UK Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices have been displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products (see below). These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Health Leads UK Ltd has contacted online customers to advise of the recall. Remaining products held by Health Leads UK Ltd have been removed from sale.
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return the products to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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