Recall of Rainbow Organic Apricots Kernals Due to Risk Posed by Lack of Directions for Use

Thursday, 10 March 2016

Alert Summary
Category 2:	For Information
Alert Notification:	2016.10
Product Identification:	Rainbow Organic, Organic Apricots Kernals Bitter, pack size: 250 g
Batch Code	55467 DD 6; best before date: 29/08/16
Country Of Origin:	Turkey

Summary:
Category 2 Food Alert for Information: Wholefoods Wholesale Ltd. is recalling Rainbow Organic, Organic Apricots Kernals Bitter as there are no directions for use provided on its label.

Message:

Wholefoods Wholesale Ltd. is recalling Rainbow Organic, Organic Apricots Kernals Bitter as there are no directions for use provided on its label. Due to the potential acute and long term toxic effects associated with cyanide, the FSAI advises that consumption of apricot kernels should not exceed 1-2 per adult per day, as doses above this could cause an acute health risk. Wholefoods Wholesale Ltd. has issued point-of-sale notices which should be displayed in shops that sold the affected product. For more information on the consumption of bitter apricot kernels and bitter almonds refer to the FSAI’s FAQ.