Global Mix, Inc Recalls Tejocote Products Because of Possible Health Risk
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. 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.
For additional information, see the linked Advisory posted by the FDA https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-issues-warning-about-certain-supplements-substituted-toxic-yellow-oleander-january-2024
The recalled products were distributed in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New Carolina, New York, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming through website. The recalled products were also sold via the below websites via courier direct delivery and mail order.
Recalled Products include the following bearing below information (see website). Product codes and expiration dates can be found on the bottom of the packaging.
The recalling firm has not received any reported of illness. 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. Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Global Mix Inc., Customer Service at (954) 350-0761 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM -5 PM EST) or [email protected].
Global Mix Inc., is working closely with retailers, affiliates and partners to remove any remaining products from shelves and market. The company has already taken down the inventory from amazon.com and through all affiliate websites including www.eva-nutrition.com, www.globalmixinc.com, Etsy.com, amazon.com, eva-nutrition.com, www.tejocotemexican.com, www.niwali.com, www.scienceofalpha.com
Consumer with legal matters may contact to [email protected]
For additional information including lot codes and product photos: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/global-mix-inc-recalls-tejocote-products-because-possible-health-risk
NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this recall.