Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Gold Lion, ilum Chocolate recall: Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil

Recall published 7 months ago

Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil

Gold Lion, ilum Candy & chocolate — recalled candy & chocolateGold Lion, ilum Candy & chocolate — recalled candy & chocolate (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

What the notice says: Risk Statement: Use of products with undeclared active ingredients sildenafil and tadalafil may pose a threat to consumers because the active ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life-threatening.

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
March 19, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Gold Lion, ilum
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Distribution
Nationwide
UPC codes
795847916279, 1002448578911

Products covered by this recall

Chocolate

What the company announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2026– West Sacramento, CA, Gear Isle is voluntarily recalling the following products to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients, sildenafil and tadalafil.

Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Sachet, UPC 795847916279, LOT# no lot number, Expires: 06/2027 ilum Sex Chocolate, UPC 1002448578911, LOT# no lot number, Expires: 12/25/2027.

Risk Statement: Use of products with undeclared active ingredients sildenafil and tadalafil may pose a threat to consumers because the active ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life-threatening. Among the adult male population who are most likely to use these products, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are most at risk from these products. To date, Gear Isle has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The product is labeled as a dietary supplement and is packaged as indicated in the table below. The product can also be identified by using the attached images. The products were distributed nationwide via internet sales.

  • Product: Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Male Enhancement Sachet · Packaging size: 1-count · UPC: 795847916279 · Lot #: No lot number · Expiration date: 06/2027
  • Product: ilum Sex Chocolate Male Sexual Enhancement Booster · Packaging size: 1-count · UPC: 1002448578911 · Lot #: No lot number · Expiration date: 12/25/2027

Gear Isle is notifying its customers by notification letter and is arranging for returns and refunds of all recalled products. Consumers who have the product(s) (see table) that are being recalled should stop using them and return them for a refund.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Gear Isle customer service by calling 888-387-4753 or emailing [email protected] on Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm PST. 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.

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 : www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 2 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.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 795847916279
  • 1002448578911

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 06/2027
  • 12/25/2027

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 count

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Gold Lion, ilum — An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.
  3. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.
  4. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have the product(s) (see table) that are being recalled should stop using them and return them for a refund.

Company contact: Gear Isle — Consumers: Gear Isle Customer Service, 888-387-4753, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Gold Lion, ilum candy & chocolate recalled?

Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil Risk Statement: Use of products with undeclared active ingredients sildenafil and tadalafil may pose a threat to consumers because the active ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life-threatening.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 795847916279, 1002448578911; best-by date 06/2027 or 12/25/2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have the product(s) (see table) that are being recalled should stop using them and return them for a refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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