Niwali Tejocote recall: what to check before using this supplement

The recall concerns two Niwali-branded herbal supplement products: Niwali Tejocote Capsules and Niwali Tejocote Pieces.

The capsules are described as a 90-count herbal supplement sold in a white plastic bottle with a white screw cap and a blue and green label. The listed lot or batch code is RM500925, with a best-by or expiration date of 03/03/2028.

The pieces are described as a 90-day supply herbal supplement with a blue and white wrap-around label. The listed UPC is 1 99284 23789 6, the lot or batch code is RM400925, and the best-by or expiration date is 03/03/2028.

Both products were sold online through eBay.com and Everymarket.com. The company announcement says a total of five units were sold: two units of capsules and three units of pieces.

The key issue is not simply a labeling mistake. According to the FDA-posted announcement, analysis found that the products labeled as tejocote appeared to be yellow oleander.

Yellow oleander contains cardiac glycosides, which can affect the heart and other body systems. The announcement warns that ingestion may cause severe or even fatal neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects.

Reported symptoms linked to yellow oleander exposure may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in heart rhythm, and arrhythmia. Because these symptoms can be serious, consumers should treat the recall notice as urgent and avoid consuming any remaining product.

The company announcement states that the recall began after the FDA advised Global Mix Inc. of laboratory results from two samples collected by the agency on June 19, 2026.

Those results showed that the products labeled as tejocote were in fact toxic yellow oleander. After receiving that information, the company said it ceased distribution, removed the product listings from sale, and began a voluntary recall while investigating the issue.

The recall announcement was dated and published on September 21, 2026. No illnesses or adverse events had been reported to the company at the time of the announcement.

Consumers who purchased Niwali Tejocote Capsules or Niwali Tejocote Pieces should stop using them immediately. The company announcement specifically says consumers should not consume any remaining product.

People who still have the product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Global Mix Inc. customer service to arrange a refund. The listed customer service number is (646) 419-5884, available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers may also contact the company by email at [email protected].

Anyone who has consumed the product and has health concerns should contact a healthcare provider. Adverse reactions or quality problems may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

This recall is a strong reminder that dietary supplements are not risk-free, even when they appear to be simple herbal products. Online purchases can be especially difficult to trace, and the announcement notes that the seller could not identify or notify every purchaser individually because the products were sold through online marketplaces.

For consumers, the practical habit is to keep supplement bottles until they are finished, check brand names, lot codes, expiration dates, and where the product was purchased whenever a recall is announced. When a product is linked to a potentially toxic plant, the safest response is not to test, taste, or continue using it. The safest response is to stop immediately and follow the recall instructions.