Missouri health officials issue consumer advisory for Green Gorilla Root Juice
Authorities say tests show juice contains Yohimbine, which has been associated with heart attacks, seizures
Authorities say tests show juice contains Yohimbine, which has been associated with heart attacks, seizures
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued a consumer advisory Friday for Green Gorilla Root Juice sold by Green Gorilla Root Juice, LLC in St. Louis.
Health officials said in a news release that lab tests done by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration indicate Green Gorilla Root Juice contains the substance Yohimbine. These tests identified that the level of Yohimbine contained within the product was several times higher than would normal be prescribed by a physician. Yohimbine is not listed on the label as an ingredient.
Authorities said Yohimbine has been associated with heart attacks, seizures, and other serious side effects and may interact with other medications.
The problem was discovered as part of a joint regulatory investigation by DHSS and FDA. The product is sold at greengorillarootjuice.com. FDA and DHSS are working to ascertain other sales outlets, but these efforts have been delayed by the firm's lack of cooperation.
Health officials said that Green Gorilla Root Juice has not been reviewed or approved by the FDA, nor has the FDA or DHSS been permitted to inspect the manufacturing of the product. Consumers are advised to discard any Green Gorilla Root Juice immediately.