World Green Nutrition Inc. has recalled approximately 113,500 units of ELV ALIPOTEC brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (0.3 oz / 7g) because the product contains toxic yellow oleander. FDA analysis discovered that the product, which is labeled as containing tejocote root, actually contains yellow oleander, a plant known to be poisonous to humans. The affected supplements were distributed in Texas, California, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Oregon, Washington, and New Mexico.
Ingesting yellow oleander can cause severe health issues, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac dysrhythmias (heart rhythm problems), and even death. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
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Distributed in TX, CA, AZ, NC, GA, OR, WA, NM.
Image 1 – Labeling, Front, ELV Alipotec Mexican Tejocte Root Supplement
Image 2 - Labeling, Nutrition Facts, ELV Alipotec Mexican Tejocte Root Supplement
Image 3 - Labeling, Product Directions, ELV Alipotec Mexican Tejocte Root Supplement
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