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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 21, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 21, 2022 /CNW/ -
Summary
Affected products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
Evive | Immunity Super Functional Smoothie | 150 g | None | H202131213 2023 MA 06
H202132113 2023 MA 18
H202134213 2023 JN 08 |
Issue
Evive Nutrition Inc. is recalling Evive brand Immunity Super Functional Smoothie from the marketplace due to the presence of raw elderberries, which contain cyanogenic glycosides, a natural toxin.
The recalled product has been sold online.
What you should do
Raw elderberries naturally contain cyanogenic glycosides, 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.
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Background
This recall was triggered by consumer complaints.
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.
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SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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