Rockville Centre firm Liquid Blenz recalls Good Brain Tonic over potential botulism contamination

A Rockville Centre herbal beverage company is recalling one of its tonics because of potential botulism contamination, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Liquid Blenz Corp., on North Park Avenue, said it was recalling all of its Good Brain Tonic, which the company contends will help improve mental and cognitive health, relieve stress and address blood disorders, concentration issues and focus.

The tonic's ingredients include  Ginkgo biloba, cayenne pepper and lion's mane mushroom, according to the product's label.

The tonic, state officials said, was distributed nationwide in retail stores and via internet sales. No illnesses have been reported to date, the state said.

A message left with Liquid Blenz was not immediately returned.

Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that can cause muscle weakness, dizziness, abdominal issues, double-vision, constipation and difficulty speaking, swallowing or breathing. State officials said anyone experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

The botulism risk was discovered through an analysis by the Cornell Food Venture Center and field testing by Agriculture and Markets food inspectors.

Good Brain Tonic is bottled in 16- and 32-ounce amber bottles with a plastic cap. The UPC code for the 16-ounce size is 860010984468 and the code for the 32-ounce bottle is 860010984475.

Consumers who have purchased the tonic are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund and can call the company at 516-608-8826.

By Robert Brodsky

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Robert Brodsky is a breaking news reporter who has worked at Newsday since 2011. He is a Queens College and American University alum.