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Associated Press
a day ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Stop Gas Station Heroin Coalition Commends FDA Crackdown on Illegal Drug '7'
Agency enforcement targets lab-made analogs, protecting consumers from unapproved new drugs The Stop Gas Station Heroin coalition today commended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for issuing warning letters to companies marketing '7" — a dangerous semi-synthetic alkaloid often disguised as a natural dietary supplement. This action marks a critical step toward curbing the spread of " Gas Station Heroin " — a term used to describe a range of often imported lab-made substances that include tianeptine, nitrous oxide, semi-synthetic and synthetic alkaloid products, and intoxicating hemp products. 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is only naturally present in trace amounts in dried kratom leaves. Bad actors synthetically mass produce high-concentration, ultra-potent 7-OH isolates in tablets, capsules, powders, and gummies. These chemically manipulated products are misleadingly marketed as natural dietary supplements or food. In reality, they act like prescription opioids and not botanicals, posing serious health risks such as respiratory depression, addiction, and overdose. The FDA's warning letters underscore what scientists and public health experts have long known: Gas Station Heroin products are not supplements. They are unapproved, mislabeled street drugs designed to mimic the effects of opioids and other narcotics. As the FDA notes, Gas Station Heroin products are often aggressively advertised online and in retail locations with deceptive claims about their safety and effectiveness, particularly to individuals seeking to get high or prescription alternatives for pain relief, anxiety, or opioid withdrawal. Stop Gas Station Heroin applauds the FDA for using its enforcement authority to hold these illicit companies accountable and to protect American consumers from the growing threat posed by synthetic drugs. About Stop Gas Station Heroin Stop Gas Station Heroin is a national coalition that aims to educate consumers about harmful synthetic drugs and advocate for smart regulation that distinguishes between legitimate, natural botanicals and dangerous, synthetic drugs, combined with enforcement of current federal laws around unapproved drugs. To learn more, navigate to Media Contact Colby Wilson [email protected] ### SOURCE: Stop Gas Station Heroin Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FDA Issues Dire Warning For Two Recalled Chocolate Products
After the Weaver Nut Company issued a voluntary recall for a few of its chocolate products last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a dire warning for the products. The Weaver Nut Company recalled two versions of its Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate on June 17 because of "potential undeclared milk allergens," a company announcement said. On Tuesday, the FDA classified the products as a Class 1 risk, which is the highest risk level and means "there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," their website says. The tainted products are as follows: Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds)—849 cases—item number: 47518—lot numbers: 204206, 204207, 204208, 204209, 204212, 224225 Nonpareils, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (White Seeds)—1760 cases—item number: D2645—lot numbers: 204214-RL, 204214, 204215, 224221, 224222, 224223, 135215, 135216, 135217, 135220, 135221, 145204, 145205-1, 145207-1, 145210-1 "The issue was discovered through a wholesale customer complaint upon receipt of shipment misaligned with updated product spec. followed by a lab test to confirm the milk presence," the recall announcement said. The FDA warns that those with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the recalled products, which were sold in retail and grocery stores in the United States. Customers can discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. FDA Issues Dire Warning For Two Recalled Chocolate Products first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 12, 2025
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Millions take these allergy meds... now the FDA says they may WORSEN symptoms
An FDA warning has been issued over a new crippling side effect of allergy drugs taken by more than 60 million people worldwide. The FDA says it has received complaints from patients who suffered from severe itching after stopping the oral allergy medicines cetirizine and levocetirizine - sold under the brand names Zyrtec and Xyzal. These medicines are available in prescription and over-the-counter forms. The itching, also called pruritus, has been reported in patients who used these medicines daily, typically for at least a few months and often for years. Patients did not experience itching before starting the medicines. Pruritus in its most severe form can cause skin damage and open sores, with patients reporting distress and difficulty sleeping. Health officials said the cases were 'rare but sometimes serious, with patients experiencing widespread, severe itching that required medical intervention'. As a result, the government agency is revising the prescription cetirizine and levocetirizine prescribing information to include a new warning about this risk. Manufacturers will also be required to add a warning about pruritus to the drug facts label of the OTC versions. An estimated 62.7 million packages of OTC cetirizine and levocetirizine products were purchased by consumers in the US in 2022. Both medications can help relieve symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, and watery eyes caused by pollen and other seasonal allergens. They can also be used to manage year-round allergy symptoms triggered by dust mites, pet dander, or mold. Cetirizine was approved for oral use by prescription in December 1995 under the trade name Zyrtec (no longer sold as a prescription medicine) and approved for OTC use in November 2007. Meanwhile, levocetirizine was approved for oral use by prescription in May 2007 under the trade name Xyzal and approved for OTC use in January 2017. Patients have been advised to contact a health care professional if they develop severe itching after stopping prescription or OTC cetirizine or levocetirizine pills. Those who reported the uncomfortable side effect, said the itching typically occurred within a few days of stopping the medicines. Overall, the FDA says that it identified 209 cases of pruritus worldwide linked to cetirizine and levocetirizine cessation. This number only includes reports submitted to the FDA so experts suspect there might be additional cases. It notes that it is unsure why the medication causes the itching but 'many reports described widespread pruritus that required medical intervention after stopping these medicines, with a large number describing significant and persistent impact on quality of life and ability to function'.
