Bitter Apricot Kernels

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare providerCheck to see if you have recalled productsDo not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled productsRecalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchasedApricot kernels naturally contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide after being eaten. The human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest. Learn more. Cyanide in apricot kernelsSign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social mediaView our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall processReport a food safety or labelling concern