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FDA and DOJ Seize 7-OH Products in Missouri
In December 2025, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seized approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products—valued at about $1 million—from three firms in Missouri. The seizure focused on foods and dietary supplements products—including liquid shots and tablets—that contain 7-OH as an ingredient. Concentrated 7-OH has been ...
BMC Medicine Retracts DNA Barcoding Study on Herbal Products, Industry Responds
In July 2024, BMC Medicine’s editorial office retracted a 2013 study which used DNA barcoding analysis to test 44 herbal products. “The Editor has retracted this article. An investigation by the University of Guelph has found evidence of data fabrication in relation to this article. The Editor therefore no longer has confidence in the ...
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