FDA MedWatch – Tejocote Products by Global Mix

TOPIC: Tejocote Products by Global Mix: Recall – Because of Possible Health Risk

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy

ISSUE: Global Mix 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. 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.

The recalled products were distributed in over 40 states and also sold via the websites below via courier, direct delivery and mail order.

Etsy.com
amazon.com
eva-nutrition.com
www.tejocotemexican.com
www.niwali.com
www.scienceofalpha.com

The recalling firm has not received any reports of illness.

For more information about this recall, click on the red button “Read Recall“ below.

BACKGROUND: The products being recalled are sold as dietary supplements.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

• Customers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

• Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Global Mix, Customer Service at (954) 350-0761 or info@globalmixinc.com.

Health professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

• Complete and submit the report online.
• Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

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