Overview
- The Landratsamt Tübingen detected the prescription drug sildenafil in Lotus Mixed Herbal Paste with Honey that was marketed on Amazon without disclosure.
- Authorities instructed a consumer recall and arranged a sales stop on the platform, advising purchasers not to consume items labeled with a minimum shelf life of 07/2030.
- The product was produced in Turkey by Atabey Gida Sanayi ve Tic. Ltd. Sti for distributor Ersan Cimen in Tübingen, Germany.
- Officials caution that unintended use can trigger severe side effects and hazardous interactions, particularly with nitrate medications for heart conditions.
- No public statement has been issued by the manufacturer or distributor, while consumer groups and EU alerts point to repeated findings in similar honey preparations.