Reports Of Possible Cyanide Poisoning Prompt Recall Of Evive Smoothies
Today, evive issued a recall for its Immunity Super Functional Smoothie as multiple customers reported cyanide-related illnesses. According to CBC Canada, this particular smoothie contains raw elderberries, and although they are thought to help boost your immune system, they do contain glycoside, which can release cyanide when consumed. Elderberries come from the Sambucus nigra or black elder tree, and while the flowers are edible, the berries themselves can be toxic when eaten uncooked (per Cleveland Clinic).
Taking in large amounts of cyanide can lead to cyanide poisoning and even death. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include nausea, confusion, weakness, difficulty breathing, headache, loss of consciousness, seizure, and cardiac arrest (via Healthline).
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has initiated an investigation to determine whether additional products need to be recalled (per Newswire). Customers are urged to throw away or return the recalled smoothie, and to seek medical help if symptoms of cyanide poisoning arise after consuming the smoothie.