Honey energy product recalled over erectile dysfunction ingredient
A honey product has been pulled from the shelves after FDA testing unveiled the presence of an ingredient commonly found in erectile dysfunction medication.
The product, named Ashfiat Alharamain Energy Support, reportedly contains undeclared tadalafil, a substance which is only FDA-approved for use under medical supervision.
As a result, unauthorised consumption might lead to harmful side effects, such as “cardiovascular complications, blood pressure changes, dizziness, headache, and other related symptoms.”
Tadalafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction, as it helps blood vessels relax, in turn increasing blood flow to the genital area. The effects can last up to 36 hours; it is sometimes known as the “weekend pill”.
Tadalafil can also be used by those with signs or symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, caused by an enlarged prostate. Sometimes, it is also used as medication for those experiencing symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Those wanting to feel similar benefits to their blood flow through natural means might try watermelon, spinach, and dark chocolate, though tadafil does not naturally occur in any food.
Subsequently, the FDA has explained, “Products containing tadalafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements.” As such, the “safety and efficacy” of the produyct have not been established.
Consumers of the product have been ordered to stop using it immediately; no adverse health effects have been reported since the FDA shared the news.
The product is available for purchase on Amazon, as well as other retail stores. It has now been pulled to prevent further sales of the unauthorised medication, or, in other words, to help stave off the possibility of a sticky situation.
Similarly, it was announced at the end of 2024 that a fragrance by Lionel Richie was pulled from supermarket shelves in the UK after the government’s product watchdog issued an urgent safety warning. The product contained butylphenyl methylpropional, which can cause harm to unborn babies and the reproductive system.