VidaSlim product recalled over risk of 'serious or even fatal' poisoning: FDA – National

A warning to Appendix Consumers: A Texas-based weight-loss company is pulling several of its weight-loss products off the shelves after the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered potentially lethal ingredients in product samples.

On December 13, the FDA and company Motivate Me Ashley Announced a recall. 11 products sold under the name VidaSlim online – including consumers in Canada – and through direct distributors.

The recall followed FDA testing, which found that Yellow oleander Among the product samples, this is raising concerns that other lots may also be affected.

Yellow oleander is a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America.

The FDA issued a warning. Ongoing investigation Products sold as tejocote root – also known as Crataegus mexicana, Raiz de Tejocote or Mexican hawthorn – were found to contain yellow oleander instead.

Tejocote root is a traditional remedy used for digestion, weight management, blood pressure and inflammation. However, FDA testing revealed that some products labeled as tejocot root, or Brazil seed, were adulterated and contained toxic yellow oleander, a major public health concern. .

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According to the FDA, consuming yellow oleander can cause serious or even fatal neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular effects.

Reported symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac irregularities, and arrhythmias.

Affected supplements include:

• VidaSlim 90 Days (Original Root, Root Plus, and Root Capsules)
• VidaSlim 30 Days (Original Root, Root Plus, and Root Capsules)
• VidaSlim 7-Day Sample Size (Original Root, Root Plus, and Root Capsules)
• Vida Slim Hot Body Brew (Strawberry and Peach Flavors)

Customers who have purchased the VidaSlim products listed above with expiration dates between December 2024 and December 2025 are requested to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a product of equal value (proof of purchase required).

The FDA said no illnesses related to the recall have been reported.

For a more detailed list of affected products, Visit the FDA website..

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