Nut Diet Max Nuez de la India Seeds and Capsules are being recalled because the FDA has determined that they are actually yellow oleander seeds. (There is a Spanish translation of this recall notice.) All parts of the yellow oleander plant are highly toxic to humans and animals. The plants contain cardiac glycosides that can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse heath effects that can be severe and fatal. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is OBS Group Corp of Miami, Florida. Symptoms of yellow oleander food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should see a … [Read more...]
Todorganic Recalls Nuez De La India Seeds For Health Risk
Todorganic Nuez De La India Seeds are being recalled because the FDA has found that they are actually yellow oleander, or Thevetia peruviana, which are highly toxic to humans and animals. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are dangerous. Ingestion of yellow oleander seeds can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that can be severe or even fatal. The FDA also posted a Spanish translation of this recall. Symptoms of yellow oleander poisoning include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, and dysrhythmia. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Todorganic Inc. of Middleburg, Florida. The recalled Todorganic Nuez De La … [Read more...]
Toxic Yellow Oleander in Weight Loss Products Prompts FDA Warning
Toxic yellow oleander in some weight loss products has prompted an FDA warning. The FDA and the Maryland Department of Health have found that some products labeled Nuez de la India, potentially marketed as "botanical food," India Nuts for Weight Loss," "slimming seeds," India seeds for weight loss," or "diet seeds," appear to be yellow oleander, which is highly toxic. Yellow oleander is poisonous and native to Mexico and Central America. Eating this plant or its seeds can cause severe and even fatal health effects. The plant can affect the gastrointestinal tract, your heart, and cause neurological problems. Symptoms of yellow oleander poisoning include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pan, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia (abnormality in heart rhythm), and more. One … [Read more...]
