Synthetic kratom, or 7-OH, is linked to deaths in Los Angeles County, California, according to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department. The compound 7-OH is 7-Hydroxymitragynine. Three more overdoses have been identified; six fatal overdoses are now linked to this substance. Most of the fatal overdose cases also consumed alcohol and had other … Read more
Monarch Kratom is being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Vanguard Enterprises, doing businesss as DBA Bedrock Manufacturing of Boise, Idaho. These products were sold nationwide at the retail level except in the states … Read more
The FDA is again warning consumers about the dangers of kratom. This compound has not been approved for the treatment or cure of opiod use disorder and withdrawal symptoms. And the agency has received “concerning reports” about the use of kratom. Kratom is an extract from the leaves of an evergreen tree that grows in … Read more
Sunstone Organics is recalling two lots of Sunstone Organics Kratom, including White Vein Kratom Lot 119 and Maeng Da Kratom Lot 124A. The recall covers both capsules and powder form, in all sizes. These products may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No reports of illness have been received to date in connection with this recall. … Read more
There have been several warnings issued in the past year about kratom, a dietary supplement that was recalled for Salmonella contamination. Now, the FDA states that they have found “disturbingly high levels of heavy metals in kratom products.” Kratom is not legally marketed in the U.S. as a drug or dietary supplement. The FDA states … Read more
The FDA has been warning consumers about dietary supplements containing kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, that contains opioids. The plant mitragyna speciosa contains substances that react in the body in a way similar to opioids. This compound is illegal and controlled in several other countries, including Denmark, Germany, and Australia. Several states and … Read more
Zakah Life of Iowa is recalling Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom powder, Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom powder, Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom capsules, and Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom capsules for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported as of today in connection with this issue. The recalled products were … Read more
The FDA released a statement on July 2, 2018, about the risks of kratom, a dietary supplement, and a Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:- outbreak that has sickened 199 people in 41 states and hospitalized 38. Officials have stated before that there is no proven medical use for kratom and the FDA “strongly discourages the public from consuming … Read more
The Salmonella outbreak that is linked to kratom containing products is over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with 199 sick in 41 states. People should be aware that kratom could be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and contaminated products may still be available for purchase. The investigation did not identify a … Read more
The FDA is warning companies that sell illegal, unapproved kratom products marketed for opioid cessation, pain treatment, and other medical uses to stop. Three corporations were issued warning letters on May 22, 2018: Front Range Kratom of Aurora, Colorado; Kratom Spot of Irvine, California, and Revibe, Inc., of Kansas City, Missouri. The government states that … Read more