The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1172-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Brazil seed dietary supplement recalled for yellow oleander contamination

HandNatural's H&Natural Brazil Seed dietary supplement is being recalled due to the presence of yellow oleander, a toxic plant component. Distribution was exclusively through internet sales.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Yellow oleander is a known toxic substance that poses serious health risk through ingestion. Although no illnesses or deaths are reported in the source text, the presence of this adulterant in a dietary supplement represents a significant health hazard warranting immediate consumer action.

Plain-English summary

HandNatural is recalling H&Natural Brazil Seed, a dietary supplement product packaged as 30 pieces in 5-gram boxes in orange bottles, because yellow oleander and its components have been found in the product. Products bear expiration dates of 05/24 and 03/24, and no lot code is printed on the label. The product was distributed exclusively through internet sales channels.

Yellow oleander is a toxic plant that poses a serious health risk when ingested. This represents a Class I health hazard according to FDA classification. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and discard the product.

If you have consumed this product and experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or irregular heartbeat, contact a healthcare provider or poison control center immediately. Consumers with additional questions about this recall should contact their healthcare provider or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
H&NATURAL BRAZIL SEED 30 PIECES, PURE NATURAL SEMILLA DE BRASIL FOR 30 DAYS, 5 GRAMS PER BOX, ORANGE BOTTLE.
Manufacturer
HandNatural
Hazard
  • yellow-oleander
  • toxic-adulterant

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • No Lot code on label. Expiration date listed as 05/24 and 03/24.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.