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Salmonella found in four more products in kratom-linked outbreak

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Salmonella has been detected in four more products, the FDA announced Friday, as the agency investigates an outbreak of the bacteria that has affected at least 87 people in 35 states. No deaths have been reported in the outbreak.

Salmonella has been found in more than two dozen products during the outbreak. The four products announced Friday are sold by Oregon-based Torched Illusions.

The FDA has linked the Salmonella to kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia. Kratom powder, which is used as an herbal supplement, is unregulated.

“The FDA is advising consumers to avoid kratom and kratom-containing products,” an agency statement read. “These products have been linked to a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis from multiple strains of Salmonella.”

As of March 14, 27 people had been hospitalized with related illness, the FDA said. In addition, 40 out of 55 people who were asked about kratom said they had consumed it before becoming ill. The outbreak strain was found in leftover kratom powder unused by people who had become ill. – by Joe Green

Reference:

FDA. FDA investigates multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to products reported to contain kratom. 2018. https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm597265.htm.

Accessed March 23, 2018.