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DOJ Seizes 73,000 Illegal Kratom Products Amid FDA Warning

12/4/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice seized 73,000 illegal products containing 7-hydroxymitragine from Shaman Botanicals LLC and Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC in Kansas City, operating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA warned selling 7-OH is illegal because it derives from kratom and has opioid-like effects.
The FDA plans to classify 7-OH as Schedule I for addiction risks.
Consumers with effects should call the Poison Help Line.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice seized 73,000 illegal products containing 7-hydroxymitragine from Shaman Botanicals LLC and Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC in Kansas City, operating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA warned selling 7-OH is illegal because it derives from kratom and has opioid-like effects.
The FDA plans to classify 7-OH as Schedule I for addiction risks.
Consumers with effects should call the Poison Help Line.