Tejocote Dietary Supplements - recalled because it contains toxic yellow oleander, USA
2 weeks ago •source www.fda.gov
Recall notice
Global Mix, Inc. of New York, is recalling tejocote products to include the following brands: Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, Niwali, NWL Nutra. The recalled products are labeled as tejocote root but are toxic yellow oleander. The recalled products were distributed in the following states: AL, AK,
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CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, NY, NJ, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY through website. The recalled products were also sold via the below websites via courier direct delivery and mail order. Etsy, amazon, eva-nutrition, tejocotemexican, niwali, scienceofalpha. The recalling firm has not received any reported of illness.
Recalled Products include the following bearing below information. Product codes and expiration dates can be found on the bottom of the packaging.
Product Name: Eva Nutrition MexicanTejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Product Name: Science of Alpha Mexican Tejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Product Name: NWL Nutra Mexican Tejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Product Name: Niwali Mexican Tejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Per the safety alert update on 3/12/24, "The FDA continues to receive adverse event reports related to the products identified in this Safety Alert."
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the yellow oleander. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem. Further the company is conducting comprehensive quality control and monitoring process.
Customers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more.
If you are experiencing symptoms after eating this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Company name: Global Mix, Inc.
Brand name: Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, Niwali, NWL Nutra
Product recalled: Tejocote Dietary Supplements
Reason of the recall: Product contains toxic yellow oleander.
FDA Recall date: April 10, 2024
Source: www.fda.gov
Recalled Products include the following bearing below information. Product codes and expiration dates can be found on the bottom of the packaging.
Product Name: Eva Nutrition MexicanTejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Product Name: Science of Alpha Mexican Tejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Product Name: NWL Nutra Mexican Tejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Product Name: Niwali Mexican Tejocote root, Serial No: 181121U, Mfg Date: 08/01/2023, Expiry Date: 06/2025
Per the safety alert update on 3/12/24, "The FDA continues to receive adverse event reports related to the products identified in this Safety Alert."
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the yellow oleander. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem. Further the company is conducting comprehensive quality control and monitoring process.
Customers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more.
If you are experiencing symptoms after eating this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Company name: Global Mix, Inc.
Brand name: Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, Niwali, NWL Nutra
Product recalled: Tejocote Dietary Supplements
Reason of the recall: Product contains toxic yellow oleander.
FDA Recall date: April 10, 2024
Source: www.fda.gov
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