Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Niwali Tejocote Capsules and Pieces recall: Products contain yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana)

Recall published last month

Products contain yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana).

Niwali Dietary supplements — recalled dietary supplementsNiwali Dietary supplements — recalled dietary supplements (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Drug safety concern

This is an FDA enforcement action. The summary above is the agency’s own description of what went wrong.

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

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this product. The classification and the summary above describe how serious the agency considers it.

Recall details

Published
September 21, 2026
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Niwali
Product type
Dietary supplements
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
eBay
UPC codes
199284237896
Reports of harm
No illnesses or adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with the recalled products.

Products covered by this recall

Tejocote Capsules and Pieces

What the company announced

Global Mix Inc. of Middle Village, New York, is recalling niwali Tejocote Capsules (90 capsules, Herbal Supplement) and niwali Tejocote Pieces (90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement) because FDA analysis has determined that the products appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides, which are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause severe or even fatal neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, arrhythmia, and more.

The products were distributed nationwide within the United States through ebay.com and Everymarket.com. A total of five units of the recalled products were sold, consisting of two (2) units of capsules and three (3) units of pieces. Because the sales were made through an online marketplace that does not release purchaser contact details to the seller, the company is unable to identify or notify every purchaser individually. The company is therefore issuing this press release so that any consumer who purchased the products can identify them and act on this notice.

Product identification

niwali Tejocote Capsules

  • Product name: Brand · niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement: Niwali
  • Product name: Package · niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement: White plastic bottle with white screw cap, blue and green label bearing the "niwali" logo, marked "Tejocote Capsules", "90 CAPSULES", "HERBAL SUPPLEMENT"
  • Product name: UPC / item code · niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement: N/A
  • Product name: Lot / batch code · niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement: RM500925
  • Product name: Best by / expiration date · niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement: 03/03/2028
  • Product name: Where sold · niwali Tejocote Capsules – 90 Count, Herbal Supplement: Ebay.com and Everymarket.com

niwali Tejocote Pieces

  • Product name: Brand · niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement: Niwali
  • Product name: Package · niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement: Bottle with a blue and white wrap-around label bearing the "niwali" logo, marked "Tejocote Pieces", "90 DAY SUPPLY", "HERBAL SUPPLEMENT". The Supplement Facts panel states serving size 1 piece, 90 servings per container, TejoMax Formula (Tejocote root) 78 mg. The label carries the statement "Distributed by Niwali, 20533 Biscayne Bay Drive, Suite 4, Aventura, Florida 33180".
  • Product name: UPC / item code · niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement: 1 99284 23789 6
  • Product name: Lot / batch code · niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement: RM400925
  • Product name: Best by / expiration date · niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement: 03/03/2028
  • Product name: Where sold · niwali Tejocote Pieces – 90 Day Supply, Herbal Supplement: Ebay.com and Everymarket.com

Reported illnesses

No illnesses or adverse events have been reported to the company to date in connection with the recalled products.

How the problem was discovered

The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised the company of laboratory results for two samples collected by the agency on June 19, 2026, which showed that the products labeled as tejocote were in fact toxic yellow oleander. The company acted promptly on that information, ceased distribution of the affected products, removed the listings from sale, and is conducting this voluntary recall while it investigates the problem.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have purchased niwali Tejocote Capsules or niwali Tejocote Pieces should stop using them immediately and should not consume any remaining product. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the company at the number below to arrange a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Global Mix Inc. Customer Service at (646) 419-5884 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or by email at [email protected] . Further information about this recall is available at www.globalmixinc.com .

Consumers who have consumed the product and who have concerns about their health should contact a healthcare provider. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of these products may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by telephone at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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 4 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.

  • 199284237896

Package size

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

  • 90 Count
  • 1 piece
  • 78 mg

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 Drug safety

Niwali — This is an FDA enforcement action. The summary above is the agency’s own description of what went wrong.

  1. Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above.
  2. Keep the carton; the lot number is often printed only on the outer pack.
  3. Report side effects you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  4. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own — speak to your prescriber or pharmacist first.

Refunds and replacements

With medicines, a replacement supply matters more than cash, and that is what pharmacies are set up to provide.

  • Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.
  • For a mail-order or online pharmacy, use the recall line listed on this page rather than the general support queue.
  • If the recall voided a fill you had already paid for, your insurer will normally authorise a replacement ahead of schedule. Quote the recall number.
  • If you paid out of pocket, ask for a refund of the co-pay or purchase price and keep the receipt the pharmacy issues.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the company at the number below to arrange a refund.

Company contact: Global Mix Inc. — Consumers: Global Mix Inc. Customer Service, (646) 419-5884, [email protected] — Media: United Legal Experts, [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 Niwali dietary supplements recalled?

Products contain yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana). Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause severe or even fatal neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 199284237896. 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?

Check the lot number on your pack against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the company at the number below to arrange a refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at eBay.

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