More Undeclared Allergens, Contaminated Kratom Prompt Supplement Recalls
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Executive Summary
Recalls by AdvoCare International and Independent Nutrition increase to seven the number of supplement recalls announced in 2018 after FDA, officials in state health agencies or manufacturers determined the products contained nut or milk ingredients not listed on labels. Latest recall of kratom supplements potentially contaminated with salmonella is by Club 13, which had distributed pouches and bottles of its namesake kratom Maeng Da Red nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.
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