California Poison Control warns of dangerous synthetic kratom products tied to death probe
Aug 03, 2026
California Poison Control is warning the public about dangerous synthetic kratom products, including some brands containing chemicals 10 times more potent than morphine.Officials say products from the "Buzzers" and "Homiez" bran
ds contain those highly potent chemicals. A death investigation is underway in Utah connected to "Buzzers Cat's Claw" tablets, which were found to contain synthetic kratom products.Officials say other products marketed as kratom may also contain dangerous chemicals.Doctors urge people to check their supplements and talk to a medical professional if they need help managing pain.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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