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The Kratom industry wants the FDA to send down some regulation

By Dan Flynn on September 19, 2023

Import alerts, warning letters, and seizures by U.S. Marshals involving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are not uncommon where Kratom is involved.  The tropical tree native to Southeast Asia is not approved for…

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FDA steps up enforcement on imported shrimp, kratom, canned foods

By News Desk on August 4, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.

Recent modifications to…

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EFSA publishes latest studies from risk assessment program

By News Desk on June 2, 2022

A study has assessed the risk of Anisakis from fish in Portugal and people’s knowledge of the parasite.

Researchers gathered information on risk perception and attitudes in the Portuguese population to contamination of fish with…
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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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