ELV ALIPOTEC brand MEXICAN TEJOCOTE ROOT SUPPLEMENT PIECES (RAIZ DE TEJOCOTE ...
FDA Recall #F-1000-2024 — Class I — January 6, 2024
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1000-2024 |
| Date Initiated | January 6, 2024 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | World Green Nutrition Inc. |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
Product Description
ELV ALIPOTEC brand MEXICAN TEJOCOTE ROOT SUPPLEMENT PIECES (RAIZ DE TEJOCOTE MEXICANO SUPLEMENTO EN TROZOS), NET. WT, 0.3 0Z (7g)
Reason for Recall
FDA analysis found product labeled as tejocote is actually contains yellow oleander, which is toxic to humans.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
TX, CA, AZ, NC, GA, OR, WA, NM
Product Quantity
113,500
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
LOT Expiration Date 090222 110424 070722 110424 150722N 120724 190722N 120724 150722N-1 120724 110522 120724 070722 120724 040722 120724 260522 120724 190722N-1 120724 150822 120724 160622 92324 030123 030728 150722N 030828 030123 030628 291122 030628 250123 030628 130123 030728 040722 031328 030123 031328 160622 031428 250123 031428 250123 031528 250123 032128 250123 032228 250123 032328 250123 032428 250123 032728 250123 032828 150722N 032828 160622 041928 260123D 041928 190722N 041928 250123 041828 140223 051228 030223 051228 010323 051528 190722N 051528 200722 051228 250123 051228 150722N 051228 020323 052328 260123D 052328 190722N 052428 260123D 071828 010323 071928 030223 071928 260123D 073128 260123D 080228 140223D 081528
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.