Safety Alert
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Toxic amygdalin
Severity
1 consumer reported sick so far. Lab analysis found that the products contain high levels of amygdalin, which, when consumed, could lead to fatal cyanide toxicity. 3 products are affected to date but the company is yet to issue a voluntary recall. Tap on learn more button for the specific lot codes. Products are sold nationwide through www.apricotpower.com and other websites. Investigation ongoing.
Who's At Risk?
Anyone who consumes the products. Chronic consumption of food containing high concentrations of cyanogenic glycosides can cause neuropathy symptoms, such as impaired eyesight (optic nerve atrophy), deafness, loss of balance (ataxia), and sensory or motor nerve dysfunction.
Symptoms
Sypmtoms include difficulty breathing, bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes, weakness, and lightheadedness. Symptoms of severe acute toxicity include coma, seizures, stupor, dysrhythmias, cardiovascular collapse, and metabolic acidosis. A lethal dose of cyanide can rapidly lead to severe hypotension, apnea, seizures, and death.