Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote is being recalled for actually containing yellow oleander, a toxic plant. About 280 bottles of this product are included in this recall. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Backstage Center of Los Angeles, California. The product, which contains yellow oleander instead of tejocote, can have serious side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cardiac dysrhythmia. These symptoms can be fatal. Anyone experiencing these symptoms needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. The recalled product is Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote that is labeled with the Alipotec King sticker. The product is packaged in a cylindrical bottle with a green top … [Read more...]
H&NATURAL TejoRoot Contains Poisonous Yellow Oleander
H&NATURAL TejoRoot and Brazil Seed contains poisonous yellow oleander, according to FDA test results. Yellow oleander is a poisonous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. There has been one report of a gastrointestinal illness, including painful symptoms with internal bleeding, in connection with the consumption of the TejoRoot. There have not been any reports of adverse events linked to the consumption of Brazil Seed. The recalling firm is G.A. Mart doing business as H&NATURAL of San Luiz, Arizona. Yellow oleander can cause adverse neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health problems that can be severe or fatal. Symtpoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more. These products were … [Read more...]
Nordic Natural’s Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid Recalled For Error
Nordic Natural's Baby's Vitamin D3 Liquid is being recalled because of a manufacturing error that caused an elevated level of vitamin D, or a super potent dose, that can lead to health problems in infants. There have been no reports of any adverse reactions related to this issue. The recalling firm is Nordic Naturals of Watsonville, California. The recalled product is Nordic Naturals Baby's Vitamin D3 Liquid that is packaged in a 0.76 fluid ounce bottle. The dosage is 400 IU (10 micrograms) of D3. The lot number for this product is 234909, and the expiration date that is stamped on the product label is December 2025. The vitamin is packaged in a blue bottle with a beige label and red lettering. Prolonged use of this dietary supplement could lead to elevated vitamin D levels. … [Read more...]
Neptune’s Fix Dietary Supplements Recalled For Tianeptine
Neptune's Fix Dietary Supplements are being recalled because they contain Tianeptine, which is not FDA-approved for any medical use. The presence of this ingredient makes the products unapproved drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established. Life-threatening side effects can occur. No adverse events have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Neptune's Resources, LLC of Kansas City, Missouri. Risk statement: The FDA has advised that there is a reasonable probability of life-threatening events including suicidal ideation or behavior for children, adolescents, and young adults 25 and younger with the consumption of these products. In addition, individuals could unintentionally overdose and experience serious and potentially life-threatening risks … [Read more...]
ELV Alipotec Mexican Root Supplement Pieces Recalled
ELV Alipotec Mexican Root Supplement Pieces are being recalled because of the presence of yellow oleander in the product. The consumption of yellow oleander can cause serious health effects on the neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular systems. There have been no reports of illness related to the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is World Green Nutrition, Inc. The recall began after the FDA issued the safety alert about certain Tejocote root supplements, to comply with regulations and laws in force in this country. The recaled product is ELV Alipotec Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces that are packaged in 0.3 ounce (7 gram) bottles. The product is only sold through authorized distributors and is not sold to the public online or in retail … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Biotin & Collagen Liquid Recalled For Possible Mold
Spring Valley Biotin & Collagen Liquid is being recalled for possible mold contamination. Since this recall notice was published on the FDA Enforcement Reports site, not the regular recall site, there is no information about whether any adverse events have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is BioMylz Pvt. Ltd. of Bengaluru, India. The recalled product was sent to a distribution center in California and further distributed to retail stores nationwide. The recalled product is Spring Valley Biotin & Collagen Liquid in Natural Berry Flavor. The product is 15000 mcg, Dietary Supplement with 29 1 fl oz (29mL) doses. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 194346065158. The liquid is packaged in a glass bottle in a paper carton. The code … [Read more...]
Some Tejocote Root Supplements Have Toxic Yellow Oleander
The FDA says that some Tejocote root supplements are adulterated with toxic yellow oleander, which is a poisonous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. The tested products are labeled Tejocote but are actually toxic yellow oleander. The supplements are usually sold online through third-party platforms. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause serious health problems that can be fatal. The plant can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more. In September 2023, the CDC published a report of several Tejocote root products that contained yellow oleander. The FDA initiated an investigation to sample and test more products. More … [Read more...]
Himalayan Pain Relief Tea Recalled For Undeclared Drugs
Himalayan Pain Relief Tea is being recalled because it contains the undeclared, or hidden, drug ingredients Diclofenac and Dexamethasone. No reports of adverse reactions have been received by the company in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is WS Global of Brooklyn, New York. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, usually referred to as NSAID, that may cause increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, as well as serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines. This hidden drug ingredient may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events, particularly when consumers use more than one NSAID-containing … [Read more...]
Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Whey Protein Bars Recalled
Burn boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars Triple Chocolate Almond Flavor products are being recalled for possible foreign maternal contamination. This poses a choking hazard and possible gastrointestinal system injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Doctors Scientific Organica of Riviera Beach, Florida. These bars may contain pieces of disposable hairnet, shrink wrap, or parchment paper. The voluntary recall is limited to three batches of Burn Boot Camp Afterburn Grass-Fed Whey Protein Bars in Triple Chocolate Almond flavor. The bars are 60 grams each and have the lot numbers 181, 184, or 187 stamped on the label. The lot numbers are printed on the back of the … [Read more...]
Botanical-Be Recalls Dietary Supplements For Diclofenac
Botanical-Be is recalling all lots of three dietary supplements because they contain undeclared Diclofenac, which is an approved non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The presence of this drug in the supplements Kuka Flex Forte, Artri King, and Reumo Flex renders them unapproved drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established. The firm has not received any reports of adverse reactions to date. The recalling firm is Botanical-Be of El Paso, Texas. The risk statement from the FDA reads: Consumption of undeclared diclofenac could result in serious adverse events that include cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, and anaphylaxis in patients taking concomitant NSAIDs and/or anticoagulants, such as Warfarin, in those who have allergies to diclofenac, or those with … [Read more...]
