FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products

FDA is warning consumers not to inhale or recreationally use any flavor of nitrous oxide in any size canister, tank, or charger. When inhaled, these products can result in serious adverse health effects, including death.

These products are sold under multiple brand names including, but not limited to:

• Baking Bad
• Cosmic Gas
• Galaxy Gas
• HOTWHIP
• InfusionMax
• MassGass
• Miami Magic
• Whip-it!

The agency has observed an increase in reports of adverse events after inhalation of nitrous oxide products. Similar reports also have been published by news outlets. FDA will continue tracking reports of adverse events resulting from the inhalation and misuse of nitrous oxide canisters and will take appropriate actions to protect the public’s health.

Source:

(2025, March 14). FDA. https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-not-inhale-nitrous-oxide-products