FDA analysis has determined that certain dietary supplements labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root are adulterated because they were
Summary: this is an update to an earlier notice about supplements that have unreported yellow oleander (which is poisonous to people). If you use a tejocote root / Brazil seed / Mexican hawthorn / Crataegus mexicana / Raiz de Tejocote supplement, you will want to visit the link and read this notice in full, because not all the manufacturers could be reached, and some of them declined to issue a recall for an affected product.
In particular, please look at the table at the link, as tables cannot currently be imported on Tumblr, and 22 entries is more than I think I can safely copy and paste without introducing error!
"March 11, 2026
The FDA has added one additional product containing toxic yellow oleander to this Safety Alert. The complete list of products can be found in the chart below.
The agency is reminding consumers to avoid these products because they have been tested and found to contain toxic yellow oleander and can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal. Earlier announcement:
FDA analysis has determined that certain products labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed are adulterated because they contain yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the labeled ingredients. Yellow oleander is a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America and a toxic substance of concern to public health officials.
Recommendations for consumers
The FDA is advising consumers to stop using and dispose of these products.
The FDA advises consumers who have taken any of these products to contact their health care provider immediately, even if the products have not been used recently, so that an appropriate evaluation may be conducted.
Call 9-1-1 or get emergency medical help right away if you or someone in your care has serious side effects from these products.
Consumers can also contact the state poison control center.
Tested Products
The FDA is continuing to identify and test suspect products as part of our surveillance efforts."
Currently at least one tejocote root or Brazil seed product of 22 different manufacturers has been found to contain (toxic) yellow oleander.















