Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
- Reason for Announcement:
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Recall Reason DescriptionPossible Health Risk-Contain cardiac glycosides
- Company Name:
- OBC Group Corp
- Brand Name:
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Brand Name(s)NUT DIET MAX
- Product Description:
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Product DescriptionNuez de la India Seeds and Capsules
Company Announcement
OBC GROUP CORP of, Miami, FL is recalling its NUT DIET MAX Nuez de la India Seeds and Capsules 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 that are highly toxic to humans and animals. 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 product NUEZ DE LA INDIA Seeds was distributed online through Amazon and eBay. The Seeds comes in a 2-ounce clear bag. The product NUEZ DE LA INDIA Capsules was distributed online through Walmart and eBay. The Capsules comes in an amber bottle with 30 capsules.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was the result of sampling conducted by the FDA.
Consumers who purchased Nuez de la India seeds and capsules with the brand NUT DIET MAX are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 1-305-216-1322. Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern time.
Link to “Spanish Translation“
Link to FDA Advisory
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- OBC Group Corp/Oscar Becerra
- 305-216-1322
