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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Imported Dietary Supplements Recalled for Containing Yellow Oleander, a Poisonous Plant

 San Luis, AZ, G.A. Mart dba H&Natural, is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of H&NATURAL TejoRoot, 10g pills and 2 lots of H&NATURAL Brazil Seed, .167g Seeds to the consumer level. The products have been found via random FDA testing to contain yellow oleander, a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America.

Another recall, Backstage Center, issued a recall of approximately 280 Bottles of Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote, dietary supplements, that are labeled with the "Alipotec King" sticker. This recall is being initiated because FDA analysis found that the product contains toxic yellow oleander.

Risk Statement: 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 company, H&Natural, has received one report of gastrointestinal illness, including painful symptoms in conjunction with internal bleeding in connection with H&NATURAL TejoRoot and has not received any reports of adverse events in connection with H&NATURAL Brazil Seed.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ga-mart-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-hnatural-tejoroot-and-hnatural-brazil-seed-dietary
G.A. Mart Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of H&NATURAL TejoRoot and H&NATURAL Brazil Seed Dietary Supplements Due to the Presence of Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruviana), a Poisonous Plant Native to Mexico and Central America
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 23, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  February 23, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant
Company Name:  G.A. Mart dba H&Natural
Brand Name:  H&Natural
Product Description:  Brazil Seed Pure Natural Semilla de Brasil & Tejo Root, Raiz de Tejocte

Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 22, 2024 – San Luis, AZ, G.A. Mart dba H&Natural, is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of H&NATURAL TejoRoot, 10g pills and 2 lots of H&NATURAL Brazil Seed, .167g Seeds to the consumer level. The products have been found via random FDA testing to contain yellow oleander, a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America.

Risk Statement: 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 company has received one report of gastrointestinal illness, including painful symptoms in conjunction with internal bleeding in connection with H&NATURAL TejoRoot and has not received any reports of adverse events in connection with H&NATURAL Brazil Seed.

H&NATURAL TejoRoot and H&NATURAL Brazil Seed were distributed Nationwide to via internet at https://www.handnatural.com/External Link Disclaimer, Amazon.comExternal Link Disclaimer, and Walmart.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

The recalled dietary supplements can be identified by the H&NATURAL logo and the following descriptions:

  • Tejo Root, Raiz de Tejocte, H&Natural, Healthy and Natural, Dietary Supplement, 10g pills, is packaged in a box or bottle, with UPC (196852946921)
  • Brazil Seed Pure Natural Semilla de Brasil, H& Natural, Healthy and Natural, 0.167g seeds, packaged in a box or bottle, with UPC (195893047529) (196852820641) (195893698721) (195893236893)(196852134618) (195893336975)

Recalled lots are labeled with the following expiration dates, 3/24 and 5/24.

G.A. Mart is notifying its customers by email and customers can request a refund of all recalled products by contacting G.A. Mart dba H&Natural. Consumers that have the recalled H&NATURAL TejoRoot or H&NATURAL Brazil Seed lots should stop using the products and discard. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact G.A. Mart by phone at (928)389-4805 or ag@gamartgroup.com on Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, MST.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Link to Advisory (English Translation)

Link to Advisory (Spanish Translation)

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/backstage-center-issuing-recall-approximately-280-bottles-alipotec-raiz-de-tejocote-dietary
Backstage Center is Issuing a Recall of Approximately 280 Bottles of Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote, Dietary Supplements, that are Labeled with the "Alipotec King" Sticker
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 23, 2024
FDA Publish Date: February 23, 2024
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant
Company Name: Backstage Center
Brand Name: Alipotec King
Product Description: Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote
Company Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 20, 2024 Los Angeles, CA - Backstage Center is issuing a recall of approximately 280 Bottles of Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote, dietary supplements, that are labeled with the "Alipotec King" sticker. This recall is being initiated because FDA analysis found that the product contains toxic yellow oleander.

Hazard Statement: The recalled product, which contains yellow oleander instead of tejocote, may induce serious neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects. Symptoms may be severe or fatal, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac dysrhythmia, and others. Immediate medical attention is advised for consumers experiencing such symptoms.

The product was exclusively distributed on Amazon.com since September 15, 2023.

Product Name: Alipotec King, Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote
Container Description: Cylindrical bottle with a green top, white body, and contains
approximately 30 granules, weighing a total of 0.35oz.
Lot Codes: 238124
Expiration date:08-2027
Total Distributed: 280 Bottles

There have been no reports of injury or illness, to date.

Consumer Instructions: Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product. Customers can visit https://alipotecking.com/recall for instructions on how to process the return of the recalled product.

Contact Information: Should you require further assistance or have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Nissan at 818-452-0005 or via email at info@alipotecking.com.

Closing Statement: Backstage Center places the utmost importance on the safety and well-being of our consumers. We deeply regret any worry or inconvenience this recall may have caused. Our commitment to resolving this issue promptly and maintaining the highest standards of product safety and quality remains steadfast.

FDA Advisory (English)

FDA Advisory (Spanish)

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