Federal action on 7-OH, measles outbreaks, lettuce recall

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  Kitsap Public Health District announced federal action to ban 7-OH“Federal government taking action on 7-OH As we discussed in my July Health Officer Update, kratom is a plant from southeast Asia that has long been used in traditional medicine. One compound found in kratom leaves — 7-hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH — has been used in mass-marketed products like gummies, pills, tonics, and vapes. 7-OH acts like an opioid, and when used in concentrated form as found in these products can lead to overdose and even death. View our Kratom & 7-OH Fact sheet (PDF)Fortunately, the federal government started a process this summer to ban the sale of 7-OH. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) orders will temporarily add 7-OH and three related products to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a class of drugs that are unsafe to use and have no approved medical use. We don’t know yet how these orders will be enforced locally, but classifying 7-OH as a Schedule 1 drug is an important step toward getting these dangerous and misleading products removed from stores.”
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  7-OH is a compound in kratom products“One compound found in kratom leaves — 7-hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH — has been used in mass-marketed products like gummies, pills, tonics, and vapes.”
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  7-OH has opioid-like effects“7-OH acts like an opioid, and when used in concentrated form as found in these products can lead to overdose and even death.”
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  7-OH is linked to overdose risks“7-OH acts like an opioid, and when used in concentrated form as found in these products can lead to overdose and even death.”
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  The DEA has temporarily added 7-OH to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act“Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) orders will temporarily add 7-OH and three related products to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a class of drugs that are unsafe to use and have no approved medical use.”
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  7-OH is classified as having no medical use“Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) orders will temporarily add 7-OH and three related products to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a class of drugs that are unsafe to use and have no approved medical use.”
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  7-OH is classified as posing safety risks“7-OH acts like an opioid, and when used in concentrated form as found in these products can lead to overdose and even death.”
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  Kitsap Public Health is working with county partners to share risks of 7-OH products“Kitsap Public Health District has been working with county partners to share information about the risks of using 7-OH.”
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  7-OH products are sold as gummies“One compound found in kratom leaves — 7-hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH — has been used in mass-marketed products like gummies, pills, tonics, and vapes.”
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  7-OH products are sold as pills“One compound found in kratom leaves — 7-hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH — has been used in mass-marketed products like gummies, pills, tonics, and vapes.”
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  7-OH products are sold as tonics“One compound found in kratom leaves — 7-hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH — has been used in mass-marketed products like gummies, pills, tonics, and vapes.”
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  7-OH products are sold as vapes“One compound found in kratom leaves — 7-hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH — has been used in mass-marketed products like gummies, pills, tonics, and vapes.”
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  Measles outbreaks in the U. S. have led to over 2,900 cases“More than 2,900 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. this year.”
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  Measles outbreaks in the U. S. have led to two deaths“Sadly, two people with measles died in Pennsylvania.”
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  Kitsap Public Health urged families to check MMR vaccine records“With children returning to classrooms this month, please check your family’s immunization records and make sure you are up to date on the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine.”
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  Kitsap County clinics received 2026 Immunize Washington Awards“The Washington State Department of Health honored 22 local clinics with 2026 Immunize Washington Awards for their commitment to keeping patients up to date on immunizations.”
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  Kitsap County clinics received the Immunize Washington Awards for their vaccination efforts“The Washington State Department of Health honored 22 local clinics with 2026 Immunize Washington Awards for their commitment to keeping patients up to date on immunizations.”
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  A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce has not affected Washington state“Fortunately, the contaminated products were not sold in Washington state. As a result, we have not seen any increases in cyclospora illness among Washingtonians without a travel history to a location where the outbreak occurred.”
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  No local cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Washington state“Fortunately, the contaminated products were not sold in Washington state. As a result, we have not seen any increases in cyclospora illness among Washingtonians without a travel history to a location where the outbreak occurred.”