Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

H&Natural Brazil Seed Pure Natural Semilla de Brasil & Tejo Root, Raiz de Tejocte recall: Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant

Recall published 2+ years ago

Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Risk Statement: Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
February 23, 2024
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
H&Natural
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Walmart, Amazon
UPC codes
196852946921, 195893047529, 196852820641, 195893698721, 195893236893, 196852134618, 195893336975

Products covered by this recall

Brazil Seed Pure Natural Semilla de Brasil & Tejo Root, Raiz de Tejocte

What the company announced

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/ , Amazon.com , and Walmart.com .

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 [email protected] 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.

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 9 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.

  • 196852946921
  • 195893047529
  • 196852820641
  • 195893698721
  • 195893236893
  • 196852134618
  • 195893336975

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 3/24
  • 5/24. G.A

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 Food safety

H&Natural — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Mart is notifying its customers by email and customers can request a refund of all recalled products by contacting G.A.

Company contact: G.A. Mart dba H&Natural — Consumers: G.A. Mart, (928) 389-4805, [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 H&Natural other food products recalled?

Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant Risk Statement: Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 196852946921, 195893047529, 196852820641; best-by date 3/24 or 5/24. G.A. 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?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Mart is notifying its customers by email and customers can request a refund of all recalled products by contacting G.A.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Walmart, Amazon.

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