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Safety Report: ELV Alipotec Mexican Tejocte Root Supplement - recalled due to the presence of yellow oleander, USA
11 months ago •source fda.gov
Recall notice
United States
WORLD GREEN NUTRITION, INC. is recalling ELV ALIPOTEC brand MEXICAN TEJOCOTE ROOT SUPPLEMENT PIECES (RAIZ DE TEJOCOTE MEXICANO SUPLEMENTO EN TROZOS), NET. WT, 0.3 0Z (7g), due to the presence of yellow oleander in this product. The consumption of yellow oleander can cause adverse effects on neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health that can be serious or even fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heart changes, arrhythmia, and more. The product MEXICAN TEJOCOTE ROOT SUPPLEMENT PIECES, NET. WT, 0.3 0Z (7g) which is being recalled from the market is only sold through authorized distributors and not through e-commerce platforms or in physical stores. To date, this company has not received reports of illnesses related to the consumption of this product.For easier identification of the product in question, it is noted that it comes in a white polyethylene container; green polypropylene lid; heat-shrinkable PET-G material label, authenticity hologram and net weight of 0.3 OZ (7g) and marked with the batch and expiration date mentioned below.
It is important to consider the above, since there are various products on the market that do not correspond to those marketed by this company, nor to the ELV ALIPOTEC brand.
Affected products:
- LOT: 090222, Expiration Date: 110424; - LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 32328
- LOT: 070722, Expiration Date: 110424; - LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 32428
- LOT: 150722N, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 32728
- LOT: 190722N, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 32828
- LOT: 150722N-1, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 150722N, Expiration Date: 32828
- LOT: 110522, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 160622, Expiration Date: 41928
- LOT: 070722, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 260123D, Expiration Date: 41928
- LOT: 040722, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 190722N, Expiration Date: 41928
- LOT: 260522, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 41828
- LOT: 190722N-1, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 140223, Expiration Date: 51228
- LOT: 150822, Expiration Date: 120724; - LOT: 030223, Expiration Date: 51228
- LOT: 160622, Expiration Date: 92324; - LOT: 010323, Expiration Date: 51528
- LOT: 030123, Expiration Date: 030728; - LOT: 190722N, Expiration Date: 51528
- LOT: 150722N, Expiration Date: 030828; - LOT: 200722, Expiration Date: 51228
- LOT: 030123, Expiration Date: 030628; - LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 51228
- LOT: 291122, Expiration Date: 030628; - LOT: 150722N, Expiration Date: 51228
- LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 030628; - LOT: 020323, Expiration Date: 52328
- LOT: 130123, Expiration Date: 030728; - LOT: 260123D, Expiration Date: 52328
- LOT: 040722, Expiration Date: 031328; - LOT: 190722N, Expiration Date: 52428
- LOT: 030123, Expiration Date: 031328; - LOT: 260123D, Expiration Date: 71828
- LOT: 160622, Expiration Date: 031428; - LOT: 010323, Expiration Date: 71928
- LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 031428; - LOT: 030223, Expiration Date: 71928
- LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 031528; - LOT: 260123D, Expiration Date: 73128
- LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 032128; - LOT: 260123D, Expiration Date: 80228
- LOT: 250123, Expiration Date: 032228; - LOT: 140223D, Expiration Date: 81528
The recall from the market began after the Food and Drug Administration issued the safety alert with the title “FDA Issues Warning About Certain Tejocote Root Supplements Substituted with Toxic Yellow Oleander”.
Additionally, it is reported that the marketing of the product in the United States of America is definitively suspended, discontinuing the product.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled lots of ELV ALIPOTEC MEXICAN TEJOCOTE ROOT SUPPLEMENT PIECES, NET. WT, 0.3 0Z (7g) to return them to the place where they made their purchase to obtain an exchange for another product marketed by the company.
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: World Green Nutrition, Inc.
Brand name: ELV Alipotec
Product recalled: Mexican Tejocte Root Supplement
Reason of the recall: Product contains yellow oleander.
FDA Recall date: January 12, 2024
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/world-green-nutrition-inc-recalling-elv-alipotec-brand-mexican-tejocote-root-supplement-pieces-raiz