PDX Aromatics of Portland, Ore., doing business as Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa, is recalling kratom-containing powder products.
The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
One confirmed illness has been associated with the recalled products.
Kratom, according to WebMD, is a herb that advocates say “offers relief from pain, depression, and anxiety,” and “may hold the key to treating chronic pain and may even be a tool to combat addiction to opioid medications.”
The Drug Enforcement Administration, on the other hand, has called kratom an “imminent hazard to public safety,” advocated making it a Schedule 1 drug -- the same as heroin, LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy."
The following products, packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches and sold in 28, 56 and 112 grams, are being recalled:
| Brand | Product name | Net Wt |
|---|---|---|
| Kraken Kratom | Red Dragon Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Kraken Kratom | Red Vein Borneo Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Kraken Kratom | Red Vein Sumatra Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Kraken Kratom | Red Vein Thai Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Kraken Kratom | Super Indo Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Phytoextractum | Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (Horn Red) | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Phytoextractum | Red Dragon Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Phytoextractum | Red Vein Borneo Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Phytoextractum | Red Vein Sumatra Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Phytoextractum | Red Vein Thai Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Phytoextractum | Super Indo Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Soul Speciosa | Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (Horn Red) | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Soul Speciosa | Red Dragon Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Soul Speciosa | Red Vein Sumatra Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Soul Speciosa | Red Vein Thai Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Soul Speciosa | Super Indo Kratom Powder | 28 g, 56 g, 112 g |
| Recalled products have any of the following LOT codes (represent packaging dates): | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOT 20180118 | LOT 20180125 | LOT 20180201 | LOT 20180207 | LOT 20180214 |
| LOT 20180119 | LOT 20180126 | LOT 20180201 | LOT 20180208 | LOT 20180215 |
| LOT 20180120 | LOT 20180127 | LOT 20180202 | LOT 20180209 | LOT 20180216 |
| LOT 20180121 | LOT 20180128 | LOT 20180203 | LOT 20180210 | LOT 20180217 |
| LOT 20180122 | LOT 20180129 | LOT 20180204 | LOT 20180211 | LOT 20180218 |
| LOT 20180123 | LOT 20180130 | LOT 20180205 | LOT 20180212 | |
| LOT 20180124 | LOT 20180131 | LOT 20180206 | LOT 20180213 | |
The products total an estimated 10,000 units and were sold directly to consumers on company websites between January 18, 2018, and February 18, 2018.
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to PDX Aromatics.
Consumers wishing to receive a refund should visit the site from which they purchased the products (http://krakenkratom.com/recall, http://phytoextractum.com/recall, or http://soulspeciosa.com/recall) and follow all instructions for returning recalled products within 14 business days.
Consumers with questions may contact PDX Aromatics at 503-850-9225, 9am – 5pm (PT), Monday-Friday or by email at media@pdxaromatics.com.
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