Caverflo, An Instant Coffee ‘Aphrodisiac,’ Recalled Following Reports Of Death

AUSTIN, TX — The maker of a "natural remedy" aphrodisiac called Caverflo has recalled the product following the death of a consumer who ingested it and after regulators found the product contains drugs meant for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Caverflo.com has since posted the recall of 25-gram packets of “Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee” with the Food and Drug Administration. The product was distributed nationally before being pulled from shelves, according to regulators.

“FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of Sildenafil and Tadalafil which are the active ingredients in two FDA-approved prescription drugs used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED),” the recall notice reads. “Caverflo.com has received a report of an individual death after use of the coffee. Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee may also contain undeclared milk.”

According to information found on the Caverflo website, the product is a combination of instant coffee and natural aphrodisiacs marketed as a natural remedy. But regulators warn the product can interact with prescription medications with adverse effects and wreak havoc with those allergic to milk.

“These undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels," regulators warned in the recall notice. "Men with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.”

The maker of the product distributed Caverflo directly to consumers nationwide via the internet from August 2016 through February of this year, officials said. Regulators urge consumers who have the Caverflo Natural Herb Coffee to stop using it, discard unused portions and contact their physicians.

Packaged in 25-gram black foil packets, the recalled “Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee” product can be identified via the UPC number 9555671709994 printed on the package. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Caverflo.com at (214) 803-4652.

Adverse reactions experienced with the use of this product can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax:

• Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm Complete and submit the report; or
• Regular mail or fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.