Kratom linked to Salmonella outbreak; CDC posts warning

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State and federal officials are investigating the outbreak but have not yet identified specific kratom brands or suppliers. Victims report consuming the plant substance in pills, powder and tea forms.




UPDATE:

FDA says 44 deaths linked to kratom products; recall initiated
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Although the agency says it is unrelated to a current investigation of a multi-state Salmonella outbreak, the FDA is overseeing the recall and destruction of “a large volume” of kratom products.