The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall this week of ‘Boner Bears’ chocolates, a novelty candy found in some New York shops. The agency stated the product contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, which was not disclosed on the packaging.
Health officials warn that consuming products with undeclared sildenafil can cause serious risks, particularly for individuals taking medications for heart conditions. The FDA’s alert followed routine product testing.
At a Lower East Side corner store on Thursday afternoon, a cashier said the candies had been pulled from the shelves after word of the recall reached staff. A sign taped to the display case read, 'Product unavailable – recall notice.'
The chocolates have circulated in convenience stores and some specialty markets in Manhattan and Brooklyn. No major supermarkets reported stocking the item. The FDA recommends anyone who purchased the product in recent weeks discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
City health inspectors have asked retailers to check inventory for the recalled batch as festival crowds and school events bring more foot traffic into stores this weekend.