According to the FDA, two lots of H&Natural TejoRoot and H&Natural Brazil Seed Dietary Supplements in 10g pills, as well as two lots of H&Natural Brazil Seed in .167g seeds, have been voluntarily recalled by San Luis, Arizona-based G.A. Mart dba H&Natural.
The consumer-level recall was initiated by the company on February 23, 2024 after officials learned, via random testing conducted by the FDA, that the products contain yellow oleander, a plant known to be poisonous and which is native to Mexico and Central America.
Consumers are advised that consuming yellow oleander may lead to adverse health effects across neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems, and which could turn severe or sometimes fatal. Those affected may suffer “nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardia changes, dysrhythmia and more.”
In connection to H&Natural TejoRoot, H&Natural has been made aware of a single report of gastrointestinal illness which described painful symptoms and internal bleeding. To date, the company has not been alerted to any adverse events linked to H&Natural Brazil Seed.
Distributed across the U.S., H&Natural TejoRoot and H&Natural Brazil Seed were made available for purchase online via https://www.handnatural.com/, Amazon, and Walmart. Identified by the H&Natural logo, the products bear an expiration date of either 3/24 or 5/24, as well as the following descriptions:
- Tejo Root, Raiz de Tejocte, H&Natural, Healthy and Natural, Dietary Supplement, 10g pills
- 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.
Since the recall announcement, G.A. Mart has alerted its customers via email and has established a reimbursement program for all recalled products.
Consumers who have purchased a either one of the recalled products are urged to cease all use of the item and discard it. Anyone who suspects the may have experienced symptoms or problems related to the use of the product should consult with their physician.
Additional questions may be addressed to G.A. Mart by calling (928) 389-4805, or via email at ag@gamartgroup.com, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST.
The FDA encourages anyone who may have suffered adverse reactions or problems linked to the product to submit a completed report either online, regular mail, fax, or by calling 1-800-332-1088 to obtain and complete the form before sending the pre-addressed firm. A fax can also be released at “1-800- FDA-0178.” The fax can also be sent 1-800-FDA-0178.
The FDA continues to work closely with H&Natural.
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