CA Chocolates Spiked With 'Life-Threatening' Viagra Ingredients Recalled

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A Bay Area company's chocolate products have been recalled after "life-threatening" ingredients found in drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were detected in the products.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Gear Isle based in Elk Grove issued a voluntary national recall for Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Male Enhancement Sachet and ilum Sex Chocolate Male Sexual Enhancement Booster after undeclared ingredients used in drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction were found, including sildenafil and tadalafil.

Gear Isle announced the recall on March 19, and the FDA published the recall announcement on Thursday, warning men who take nitrates for cardiovascular health conditions are most at risk. The FDA said sildenafil and tadalafil could cause a "life-threatening" drop in blood pressure if they were mixed with prescription drugs that contain nitrates.

The FDA published the recall announcement on Thursday, warning men who take nitrates for cardiovascular health conditions are most at risk.

Low blood pressure can cause blurred vision, fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, per the Mayo Clinic.

According to the company's website, Gear Isle specializes in "adult novelties" and "adult-oriented products." The company does not manufacture any of the products it sells.

According to the FDA, Gear Isle has not received reports of adverse reactions from consumers.

The FDA said Gear Isle is notifying its customers by notification letter and is arranging for returns and refunds of the recalled products. Consumers who have either of the products that are being recalled were advised stop using them and return the products for a refund.

The FDA said the recalled products include the following UPC numbers: Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Sachet: UPC 795847916279, Expires: 06/2027; and ilum Sex Chocolate: UPC 1002448578911, Expires: 12/25/2027. No lot numbers included.

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