FDA Recalls: Honey-Based ‘Sexual Enhancement’ Products, Cookware Over Risk of Lead Contamination & Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits

Honey-Based ‘Sexual Enhancement’ Products Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Viagra Ingredients

TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida-based distributor is voluntarily recalling three brands of honey-based dietary supplements after FDA laboratory analysis found the products contained undeclared active ingredients found in prescription erectile dysfunction drugs, posing a potential health risk to consumers

Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC of Tampa announced the recall of Boner Bear Honey, Red Bull Extreme, and Blue Bull Extreme on Saturday. The FDA confirmed that Boner Bear Honey contains sildenafil and tadalafil, while Red Bull Extreme and Blue Bull Extreme contain sildenafil, none of which are listed on the product labels.

Sildenafil and tadalafil are the active ingredients in the FDA-approved prescription drugs Viagra and Cialis, respectively. Their use is restricted to supervision by a licensed health care professional because they can interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and cause blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.

The products are marketed as sexual enhancement supplements and are packaged in plastic tubes containing single servings.

The recalled lots include Boner Bears Honey lot # BBH0128 with an expiration date of January 2028 (UPC 788362191603); Red Bull Extreme batch # ORB524 with a manufacturing date of May 2024 and expiration date of May 2029 (UPC 9554100205595); and Blue Bull Extreme with an expiration date of February 2029 (UPC 707443349917). The products can be identified by these names on the outer box and individual serving tubes.

Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, which is not the manufacturer of the products, stated it is notifying customers via email and advising them to stop using and discard the items. The company reports it has not received any adverse event complaints related to the recall to date.

California Company Recalls Cookware Over Risk of Lead Contamination

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A California-based company is recalling multiple lines of metal cookware after routine testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the products contained elevated levels of lead that could leach into food, posing a serious health risk to consumers.

IKM of San Jose announced the voluntary recall on Friday for several of its aluminum and brass cookware items. The recall includes the A-cook Aluminum Kadai (size 5), Brass Tope, IKM 4-quart Pital brass pot, and the IKM 9-inch Aluminum saucepan with a wooden handle.

According to the company’s announcement, the recalled items were distributed to grocery stores primarily throughout California, including cities such as San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Fremont, and Sunnyvale, among others.

Lead is a toxic substance for which no safe level of exposure has been identified. Health officials warn that even low levels of lead exposure can cause serious health problems, particularly in children and fetuses. Consuming food prepared in cookware that leaches lead can contribute to elevated lead levels in the blood.

Children are especially vulnerable due to their smaller body size and rapid development. While low-level exposure may not produce obvious symptoms, it can lead to learning difficulties, lower IQ, and behavioral changes. At higher levels of exposure, both children and adults may experience fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, vomiting, or neurological changes.

The recall was initiated following a routine FDA sampling program that revealed the elevated lead levels in the finished products. IKM stated it has ceased distribution of the recalled items and is continuing its investigation into the cause of the contamination.

No illnesses related to the products have been reported to date, according to the company.

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled cookware items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions can contact IKM at 1-650-695-9009 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays.

The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.

Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Biscuits Over Possible Plastic and Paper Contamination

ARLINGTON, Va. – Gerber Products Company has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of limited batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits due to the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces, the company said Monday.

The recall affects specific lots of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits in 5.5-ounce packages that were produced between July 2025 and September 2025. The potential foreign material originated from an arrowroot flour supplier, which had initiated its own recall. Gerber stated it is no longer working with that supplier.

The company emphasized that no other Gerber products are impacted by the recall and that it is acting “out of an abundance of caution” following the supplier’s recall. No illnesses or injuries related to the product have been reported to date, according to the company.

Consumers can identify the recalled products by checking the 10-digit batch code printed on the back of the packaging, located before the best before date. Gerber is advising anyone who has purchased the affected biscuits not to feed them to their child and to return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.

“We are working closely with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and will cooperate fully throughout their review,” the company said in its announcement. “The quality, safety and integrity of our products remain our highest priority, and we take this responsibility seriously.”

Gerber apologized for any concern or inconvenience caused to parents, caregivers, and retail customers. For questions or consumer support, the company is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).