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Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC: Various Kratom Powders Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 11, 2018
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Summary

Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC is recalling several varieties of Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder sold in 1oz, 250g, and 1kg packages because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The contamination was discovered through FDA analysis. These products were sold nationwide through the Gaia Ethnobotanical website and include popular strains like Bali Gold, Green Malay, and Red MD. Consumers who have these products should stop using them and contact a healthcare professional or the manufacturer immediately.

Risk

The product is contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your kratom packaging for the brand name 'Gaia Kratom' and the website 'GaiaEthnobotanical.com'.
  2. Look for Lot Number 0102031800 on the packaging of strains including Bali Gold, Elephant, Ganesh, Green Dragon, Green Horn, Green Kapuas Hulu, Green Malay, Green MD, Green Thai, Plantation Red MD, Plantation White MD, Purple 8-1, Red Bali, Red Borneo, Red Dragon, Red Horn, Red Kapuas Hulu, Red MD, White Borneo, White Horn, White MD, White Thai, Yellow Thai, and Yellow Vietnam.
  3. If you have any of the affected products, stop using them immediately.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if you have consumed these products and feel ill.
  5. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC for further instructions.
  6. Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return product for refund.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Bali Gold (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0993-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Elephant (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0994-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Ganesh (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0995-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Dragon (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0996-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Horn (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0997-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Kapuas Hulu (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0998-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Malay (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-0999-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green MD (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1000-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Green Thai (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1001-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Plantation Red MD (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1002-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Plantation White MD (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1003-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Purple 8-1 (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1004-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Bali (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1005-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Borneo (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1006-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Dragon (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1007-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Horn (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1008-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red Kapuas Hulu (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1009-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Red MD (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1010-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White Borneo (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1011-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White Horn (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1012-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White MD (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1013-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, White Thai (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1014-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Yellow Thai (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1015-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800
Product: Gaia Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) powder, Yellow Vietnam (1oz, 250g, 1kg)
Model:
D-1016-2018
Lot Numbers:
0102031800

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 80343
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Gaia Ethnobotanical LLC
Sold By: Gaia Ethnobotanical.com
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 22 products (unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: July 26, 2018

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