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Fingerprints don’t lie: Experts say 2018 outbreak stats reflect value of WGS

By Coral Beach on December 28, 2018

Editor’s note: Today Food Safety News takes a look back at the most significant outbreaks in the United States in 2018. As in the past, our year-end coverage is not merely a list of individual …
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FDA warnings egg farmer, kratom companies about violations of federal law

By News Desk on September 17, 2018

The Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters recently to an egg producer and two kratom distributors, citing various violations of federal law. Company officials have 15 working days from receipt of FDA warning…
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FDA officials renew warnings about dangers of kratom tea, other products

By Coral Beach on September 12, 2018

In a rare move, the top administrator at the FDA on Tuesday posted a statement about warning letters the agency sent this past week. The comments from Commissioner Scott Gottlieb renewed FDA’s warnings to consumers…
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More kratom recalled; health officials and enthusiasts still disagree on dangers

By News Desk on August 20, 2018

Zakah Life of Ankeny, IA, is the latest company to join those recalling kratom products after they tested positive for Salmonella, according to a company notice posted by the FDA.

“The potential for contamination was…
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FDA commissioner says kratom not worth the Salmonella risk

By News Desk on July 3, 2018

Editor’s note: Blissful Remedies is the latest brand of kratom products recalled.

Users of kratom supplements are putting themselves at risk for Salmonella infections from a product that has no nutritional or medical benefits.

After…
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Dragon brand kratom recalled; Salmonella illness reported

By News Desk on May 5, 2018
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A company in South Salt Lake City is recalling Dragon brand kratom in bottles and sealed…
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Badger Botanicals recalls kratom; another sick from Salmonella

By News Desk on May 5, 2018

Badger Botanicals LLC of Springville, UT, is recalling four of its kratom products because tests by the Food and Drug Administration returned positive results for Salmonella contamination in the product.

“One potential illnesses has been…
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Another company recalls kratom after illness reported

By Kelsey M. Mackin on April 19, 2018

A company in Utah is recalling “NxtGen Botanicals Maeng Da Kratom” labeled bottles of kratom supplements because they has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. At least one illness has been reported in connection…
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FDA flexes muscles, mandates recall of kratom for Salmonella

By News Desk on April 4, 2018

For the first time ever the FDA has ordered a company to recall products, with the dubious honor going to Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC. The Las Vegas company refused to pull its kratom products after state…
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More kratom capsules recalled for Salmonella amid outbreak

By Kelsey M. Mackin on April 3, 2018

A Texas company is recalling various lots of multiple kratom supplements because samples have tested positive for Salmonella. The recall notice on the FDA’s website does not specify what strain of the pathogen inspectors found,…
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Kratom outbreak picks up pace as it spreads; warnings renewed

By Coral Beach on March 28, 2018
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The confirmed case count in a nationwide Salmonella outbreak traced to kratom products has more than doubled in…
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