Kratom, the “opioid withdrawal” herbal supplement, has been linked to severe side effects such as liver failure, kratom toxcity, overdose, addiction, and death.
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UPDATE: Kratom Study Finds Serious Risk of Injury & Death
A new study has linked the herbal supplement kratom to at least 4 deaths and hundreds of reports of severe side effects.
FDA Cracks Down on Kratom Companies
June 2019 — The FDA sent warning letters to two companies who were illegally advertising unapproved kratom products for opioid withdrawal, addition, depression, anxiety and cancer. The companies incude:
- Cali Botanicals of Folsom, California
- Kratom NC of Wilmington, North Carolina
FDA Warning Links Kratom to 36 Deaths
What is Kratom?
Kratom is the common name for Mitragyna speciosa, a plant found naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. In the United States, kratom is used by recreational drug users, and as an “opioid withdrawal drug.” Kratom acts on the same opioid brain receptors as morphine. Using kratom may alleviate opioid withdrawal, but it can also lead to addiction, abuse and dependence.
Serious Risks of Kratom
- Liver failure
- Seizures
- Kratom toxicity
- Overdose
- Death
Kratom Death Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania
In March 2019, lawsuit was filed against Socal Herbal Remedies LLC by the family of a 25 year-old man who died of “kratom intoxication.” Click here to read more.
Kratom Salmonella Outbreak
Kratom supplements have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 199 people in 41 states, with 50 people hospitalized, according to an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Sunstone Organics Recalls Kratom for Salmonella Risk
In March 2019, Sunstone Organics has recalled two types of kratom powder and capsules due to a risk of Salmonella contamination: White Vein Kratom Lot 119 and Maeng Da Kratom Lot 124A. The kratom products were distributed in Oregon, Washington, California, and Nebraska. Click here to read more.
FDA Orders Kratom Recall
The FDA has ordered a mandatory recall for kratom due to the risk of Salmonella. At least 37 different kratom-containing products have tested positive for Salmonella, according to the FDA.
List of Products in Kratom Recall
As of April 13, 2018, the following products are included in the mandatory kratom recall:
- Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Emerald Green in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ivory White in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Amethyst Gold in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom Red Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom Green Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom Super Green Malay in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom Gold Bali in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom Red Malay in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram, and 250 gram plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom White Maeng Da in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram powder, and 250 gram powder plastic bottles
- Molecule Kratom White Borneo in 20 capsule, 80 capsule, 45 gram powder, and 250 gram powder plastic bottles
- Chameleon Kratom Formula 27 in 60 capsule plastic bottles
- Chameleon Kratom Formula 51 in 60 capsule plastic bottles
- Naturally Kratom White Maeng Da in 6 capsule bags
- Naturally Kratom Red Malay in 6 capsule bags
- Naturally Kratom Green Malay in 6 capsule bags
- Naturally Kratom Bali Gold in 6 capsule bags
- Lifted Kratom White Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Lifted Kratom Red Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Lifted Kratom Green Maeng Da in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Lifted Kratom Gold Bali in 45 gram powder, 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Live Well Kratom Green Maeng Da in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Live Well Kratom Red Maeng Da in 150 capsule and 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Third Eye Kratom White in 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Third Eye Kratom Red in 300 capsule plastic bottles
- Third Eye Kratom Bali in 300 capsule plastic bottles
Other Names for Kratom
- Biak-Biak
- Cratom
- Gratom
- Ithang
- Kakuam
- Katawn
- Kedemba
- Ketum
- Krathom
- Kraton
- Kratum
- Madat
- Maeng Da Leaf
- Mambog
- Mitragyna speciosa
- Mitragynine Extract
- Nauclea
- Nauclea speciosa
- Thang
- Thom
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