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Consumption of Evive brand Immunity Super Functional Smoothie may cause cyanide poisoning

Issued January 21, 2022
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.
Hazard description
Chemical
What to do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home Do not consume the recalled product Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased 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. Learn more: Sign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social media View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process Report a food safety or labelling concern
Product
Product name
Immunity Super Functional Smoothie
Reference
ID
RA-63851