Federal regulators said the recalled bottles of Good Brain Tonic were distributed nationwide to retail stores and sold online.
WASHINGTON — All bottles of a herbal supplement beverage sold nationwide are being recalled because of the potential for causing botulism, U.S. health regulators said Tuesday.
All bottles of Good Brain Tonic, a liquid supplement sold by Liquid Blenz Corp., were included in the recall because they may contain bacteria that could cause potentially fatal food poisoning.
Good Brain Tonic is an herbal supplement marketed as a tool to improve memory and focus. It’s unclear how many bottles were sold in the U.S., but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the tonics were distributed nationwide to retail stores and sold online.
The recalled bottles come in 16 and 32-oz amber-colored bottles with plastic caps. The TPC code for the 16-oz bottles is 860010984468 and the UPC code for 32-oz bottles is 860010984475.
The potential for botulism was discovered through analysis by the Cornell Food Venture Center and field testing by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors, according to the FDA.
What is botulism?
Botulism is a rare bacterial infection caused by a potent neurotoxin emitted by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The infection causes paralysis and can lead to death if untreated. Symptoms, which appear between 12 and 36 hours after ingesting the bacteria, include blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing or speaking, muscle weakness, respiratory problems, nausea and vomiting.
No illnesses related to this recall have been reported to the FDA.
Consumers who have purchased Good Brain Tonic 16-oz or 32-oz bottles are being urged by health officials to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-516-608-8826.
