The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1391-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

ELV Control Herbal Supplement Recalled for Containing Toxic Yellow Oleander

ELV Control Herbal Supplement is being recalled because it contains yellow oleander instead of the labeled tejocote ingredient. Yellow oleander is toxic to humans. The product was distributed through authorized dealers and e-commerce platforms.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. No deaths or reported illnesses are documented in the source. The hazard involves an actual toxic substance (yellow oleander) rather than a theoretical risk, supporting the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

World Green Nutrition Inc. is recalling ELV Control Herbal Supplement in 90-capsule packages. FDA analysis determined that the product, labeled as tejocote, actually contains yellow oleander, a substance toxic to humans.

Yellow oleander poses a serious health risk if consumed. The mislabeling was identified during FDA investigation of the product.

Approximately 20,092 units were distributed through authorized dealers and e-commerce platforms in the USA and Mexico. While the product was intended to be distributed only through authorized channels, it may have been purchased and further distributed through other e-commerce platforms and physical stores.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. For questions, consumers should contact World Green Nutrition Inc.

The recalled product

Product
ELV Control Herbal Supplement; 90 Capsules
Manufacturer
World Green Nutrition Inc.
Hazard
  • toxic-substance
  • mislabeling

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 (8)

  • N1082701 050328
  • GESPM240622 071324
  • GESPM300
  • 622 071324
  • GESPM050722 071324
  • 190620230009B 061928
  • 190620231573678B 062828280620231
  • 573678BA 062828

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.