FDA Advises Consumers Not to Inhale Nitrous Oxide Products

Due to potential for severe adverse events if used for recreational/non-food purposes.

Product;

FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products from any size canisters, tanks, or chargers.

These products are marketed as both unflavored and flavored nitrous oxide canisters and are sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food use. Intentional misuse or inhalation of contents can lead to serious adverse health events, including death.

Products may be sold under the following brand names, including but not limited to:

•Baking Bad
•Cloud 9ine 
•Cosmic Gas
•Euro Gas
•ExoticWhip
•FastGas
•Galaxy Gas 
•Goo Sticks 
•HOTWHIP 
•InfusionMax
•MassGass 
•Miami Magic
•Monster Gas 
•NITROX
•Whip-it!

Symptoms of Adverse Health Events:

Inhaling nitrous oxide can result in a range of symptoms and serious health problems, from abnormal blood counts, asphyxiation, blood clots, frostbite, headache, impaired bowel and bladder function, lightheadedness, limb weakness, loss of consciousness, numbness, palpitations, paralysis, psychiatric disturbances (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression), tingling, trouble walking, vitamin B12 deficiency, and in some cases, death. For some individuals who regularly inhale nitrous oxide, this habit can lead to prolonged neurological effects, including spinal cord or brain damage, even after stopping use.

Stores Affected;

These products are being sold online and at retailers, including, but not limited to: Amazon.com, Ebay, Walmart, and at smoke/vape shops and gas stations.

Recommendation for Consumers;

•The FDA advises consumers to not misuse or inhale nitrous oxide products. These products can result in serious adverse health effects, including death, when inhaled.

•Contact your health care providers if you have recently used these products and are concerned about your health.