The seller says only five units were sold online, but it cannot contact the buyers because the marketplace does not share their details.
A New York company has formally recalled two Niwali-brand tejocote supplements after FDA testing found the products appear to be yellow oleander, a poisonous plant whose toxins act on the heart. It is the second time the company, Global Mix Inc., has recalled Niwali tejocote products over yellow oleander. The first recall was announced in April 2024.
The new recall notice posted by the FDA on September 21 covers niwali Tejocote Capsules and niwali Tejocote Pieces sold through eBay and Everymarket. The company says five units were sold: two bottles of capsules and three of pieces. It says it is "unable to identify or notify every purchaser individually" because the online marketplace does not release buyer contact details to sellers.
The small number does not make the danger small for anyone holding one of those bottles. It also exposes a gap that matters to households: when supplements are sold online by third-party sellers, a recall may never reach the person who bought the product. No illnesses or adverse events tied to these two products have been reported to the company.
A Brand Recalled Twice
In April 2024, Global Mix recalled tejocote root products sold under four brands, Niwali, Eva Nutrition, Science of Alpha, and NWL Nutra, after its own routine sampling found yellow oleander, according to that earlier FDA-posted notice.
The 2026 products carry different lot codes. This time, the finding came from two samples the FDA collected on June 19, 2026. The company says it stopped distribution, removed its online listings, and is investigating. It has not publicly explained how yellow oleander again ended up in products carrying the same brand name.
The recalling firm is based in Middle Village, in the New York City borough of Queens. The label on the pieces product says it was distributed by Niwali at an address in Aventura, Florida.
MedicalDaily reported on September 19 that the FDA had added the two Niwali products to its warning list, along with a fiber supplement, and that Global Mix had agreed to a recall. The formal notice adds the lot numbers, the sales count, and the company's statement that it cannot reach buyers, details that change what a household can actually check.
Lot Codes and Labels to Check
The capsules come in a white plastic bottle with a white screw cap and a blue and green label marked "90 CAPSULES" and "HERBAL SUPPLEMENT." The lot code is RM500925, and the best-by date is 03/03/2028.
The pieces come in a bottle with a blue and white wraparound label marked "90 DAY SUPPLY." The lot code is RM400925, the UPC is 1 99284 23789 6, and the best-by date is also 03/03/2028.
Anyone who has either product should stop using it and not consume what remains. The company says buyers can return it where they bought it for a full refund or call Global Mix at (646) 419-5884, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Because the problem goes well beyond one brand, the FDA's yellow oleander safety alert keeps a running table of products that tested positive. It is the best place to check any tejocote root or botanical weight loss product before taking it.
Heart Rhythm Risks and Warning Signs
All parts of the yellow oleander plant contain cardiac glycosides, compounds with effects similar to those of the heart drug digoxin. The recall notice says eating the plant can cause severe or even fatal effects on the nervous system, digestive tract, and heart. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and changes in heart rhythm.
Children in the home face a real risk. A 2023 CDC report on mislabeled tejocote supplements described a 23-month-old in New Jersey who developed nausea, vomiting, a slow heart rate, and low blood pressure after swallowing Eva Nutrition Mexican Tejocote Root, one of the brands later included in Global Mix's 2024 recall. When the New Jersey poison center then tested 10 tejocote-labeled products bought online, nine contained yellow oleander.
Anyone who has taken a recalled product and has health concerns should contact a health care provider, even if they stopped taking it some time ago. Mild stomach upset after a dose is still a reason to call a clinician or the national Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Fainting, a very slow or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or confusion requires a call to 911.
The evidence behind this recall is laboratory-based. It rests on FDA analysis of two samples, and the company has not reported illnesses. The toxicity of yellow oleander, however, is well documented, which is why any positive result is treated as a reason to stop use immediately.
Online Marketplaces Leave a Notification Gap
For families, the practical lesson is that a supplement bought online may never trigger a recall message. People who buy botanical weight loss products from third-party sellers should keep the packaging, write down where and when they bought it, and check the FDA table periodically.
The FDA says it continues surveillance testing and adds products to its table as new results come in. Whether the agency will take further action against a firm with two yellow oleander recalls has not been announced. MedicalDaily will report any new additions or enforcement steps.
Key Questions Answered
Which products are recalled? niwali Tejocote Capsules, lot RM500925, and niwali Tejocote Pieces, lot RM400925, both with a best-by date of 03/03/2028.
Where were they sold? Through eBay and Everymarket. The company says five units were sold in total.
Why can't the company contact buyers? It says the online marketplace does not share purchaser contact details with sellers, so it is relying on the public notice.
Has this company recalled tejocote products before? Yes. In April 2024, Global Mix recalled tejocote products under four brands, including Niwali, for the same yellow oleander problem.
What symptoms should people watch for? Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and heart rhythm changes. Fainting, chest pain, or a very slow or irregular heartbeat requires emergency care.
What should I do if I took one? Stop using it and contact a health care provider, even if you stopped some time ago. Poison Help is available at 1-800-222-1222.
How can I check other supplements? Review the FDA's yellow oleander safety alert, which lists products that have tested positive.
Published by Medicaldaily.com
