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- At this time, CDC recommends that people not consume kratom in any form because it could be contaminated with Salmonella.
- CDC’s recommendation may change as more information becomes available.
- Kratom is also known as Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketom, and Biak.
- Kratom is a plant consumed for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute.
- CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:- infections.
- Epidemiologic evidence indicates that kratom is a likely source of this multistate outbreak.
- Ill people in this outbreak report consuming kratom in pills, powder, or tea.
- No common brands or suppliers of kratom products have been identified at this time.
- Because no common source of Salmonella-contaminated kratom has been identified, CDC is recommending against consuming any kratom.
- Twenty-eight people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:b:- have been reported from 20 states.
- Eleven hospitalizations have been reported.
- No deaths have been reported.
- This investigation is ongoing. CDC will provide updates when more information is available.
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