Harmonic Arts Botanical Apricot Kernel Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary, a Cumberland, British Columbia establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected natural toxin Amygdalin contamination and consequential risks of acute Cyanide poisoning with headache, dizziness, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, vomiting, seizures, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest as well as long-term neurological problems, all serious health hazards.

CFIA: http://ht.ly/CIgw30rBQei

Direct: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2021/75183r-eng.php

Additional information:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) reports the following Apricot Kernel products are subject to this recall:

• Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels, sold in 150 gram pouches with an expiry date of 09/2021, a batch/lot designation of 40601 and a UPC of 1 37101 65553 9
• Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels, sold in 454 gram (one pound) pouches with an expiry date of 09/2021, a batch/lot designation of 10601 and a UPC of 1 37101 61553 3

Please consult the photograph above for details of the food’s packaging, design and retail presentation. Additional images of the recalled Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels can be found on the Web site above.

==> No manufacturing date codes, production dates, expiry dates, regulatory approval designations, registration numbers, agency approval designations or other identification numbers were listed with this recall notification.

These Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels were known to be marketed, distributed and sold in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario although it is always possible these food products had wider distribution within the country. When in doubt, please contact the manufacturer for specific product information.

According to the CFIA, Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary has recalled certain batch/lots of Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected natural toxin Amygdalin contamination and consequential risks of acute Cyanide poisoning. As a result of this reported defect, you should neither serve nor consume the recalled Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels identified above.

==> Never depend on your senses of sight, smell, taste or touch to confirm food poisoning, adulteration or contamination. If in doubt about the safety of any food, return it to your retailer for refund or toss it out in your household garbage, making sure neither small children nor household pets can access the suspect food.

If you believe you have purchased or have in your possession any of the recalled Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels, please do not consume them directly nor use them as an ingredient in another dish or preparation. Instead, kindly return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

==> If you have a medical emergency, please contact 9-1-1, your closest hospital or emergency center equipped to properly treat acute Cyanide poisoning.

If you have any questions about this recall, please contact the company at Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary toll-free at 1-844-871-4054 during normal business hours Pacific Standard Time, Monday to Friday or e-mail at help@harmonicarts.ca.

If you have any further questions, comments or complaints about this recall, please complete the following Web-based enquiry form from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, available here: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/report-a-concern/contact-us/eng/1390269985112/1390346078752.

You can also reach the CFIA toll-free at 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and US) or +1-613-773-2342 (local or international) during normal business hours, Eastern Standard Time. If you are a member of the working press/media, you can reach the CFIA at +1-613-773-6600 or by e-mail at cfia.media.acia@canada.ca.

==> To see other recalls and notifications caused by contaminated, adulterated or mislabeled Wild Harvested Apricot Kernels, please search for “apricot” or more generically, “fruit” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications caused by suspected Amygdalin contamination, please search for “Amygdalin” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications for products manufactured, marketed and/or sold by Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary, please search for “Harmonic Arts” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications for products manufactured, marketed and/or sold under the Organic Traditions brand name, please search for “Organic Traditions” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

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More information about this recall:
CFIA reference number: not listed for this recall notification
Recalls Direct RIN: 14239-2021
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