Both the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have released advice against eating apricot kernels due to the risk of cyanide poisoning.
Further details below:
Advice on apricot kernels and bitter almond kernels (FSA)
FSAI Advises Against Eating Apricot Kernels Due to Risk of Cyanide Poisoning
The EFSA guidelines on the risks associated with the consumption of apricot kernels can also be found here.
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