An apricot product sold in a Christchurch market could cause cyanide poisoning and cardiac arrest.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall notice for the raw apricot kernels and confirmed three people have already been admitted to hospital as a precaution.
The ministry is warning anyone who purchased the product at Ethnic Market in Linwood to throw them out or return them due to the health risks.
Ministry national manager food compliance Melinda Sando said Ethnic Market Brand Apricot Pites (kernels) had been removed from sale at Ethnic Market while the product was traced to see where else it was available.
Three people were admitted to hospital as a precaution and since been discharged after eating the raw kernels, she confirmed.