Gear Isle Recalls Chocolate for Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

FDA Recalls & Safety Alerts

Filed March 19th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

Gear Isle is voluntarily recalling its Gold Lion and ilum chocolate products nationwide due to undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil. These ingredients can interact with prescription medications and pose a serious health risk. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it for a refund.

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Gear Isle is initiating a voluntary nationwide recall of its Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate and ilum Sex Chocolate products. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, which are active pharmaceutical ingredients. These ingredients can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure when interacting with nitrates found in certain prescription medications, particularly affecting adult males with cardiac conditions.

Consumers who have purchased these products should immediately stop consumption and return them to Gear Isle for a full refund. The company is notifying customers and arranging for returns. Consumers experiencing adverse effects should contact a healthcare provider and can report issues to the FDA's MedWatch program. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.

What to do next

Consumers should stop using the recalled chocolate products.
Consumers should return the recalled products to Gear Isle for a refund.
Consumers experiencing adverse effects should contact a healthcare provider.

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Company Announcement Date:

March 19, 2026

FDA Publish Date:

March 26, 2026

Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil Company Name: Gear Isle Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Gold Lion, ilum Product Description: Product Description Chocolate

Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2026– West Sacramento, CA, Gear Isle is voluntarily recalling the following products to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients, sildenafil and tadalafil.

Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Sachet, UPC 795847916279, LOT# no lot number, Expires: 06/2027 ilum Sex Chocolate, UPC 1002448578911, LOT# no lot number, Expires: 12/25/2027.

Risk Statement: Use of products with undeclared active ingredients sildenafil and tadalafil may pose a threat to consumers because the active ingredient may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life-threatening. Among the adult male population who are most likely to use these products, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are most at risk from these products. To date, Gear Isle has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The product is labeled as a dietary supplement and is packaged as indicated in the table below. The product can also be identified by using the attached images. The products were distributed nationwide via internet sales.

| Product | Packaging size | UPC | Lot # | Expiration date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate Male Enhancement Sachet | 1-count | 795847916279 | No lot number | 06/2027 |
| ilum Sex Chocolate Male Sexual Enhancement Booster | 1-count | 1002448578911 | No lot number | 12/25/2027 |
Gear Isle is notifying its customers by notification letter and is arranging for returns and refunds of all recalled products. Consumers who have the product(s) (see table) that are being recalled should stop using them and return them for a refund.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Gear Isle customer service by calling 888-387-4753 or emailing info@gearisle.com on Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm PST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 2 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 This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.