TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is issuing a public health notice regarding the illegal sale and potential dangers of kratom, also known as Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom is an unregulated substance linked to serious health concerns, according to the health department.
Under current Ohio law, kratom can only be sold as a natural dry leaf or powdered form. It’s illegal to sell kratom in any other form, including capsules, liquids or as ingredients in food products or dietary supplements. The Ohio Revised Code does not permit the sale of kratom as a food, drug or dietary supplement.
As a part of enforcement efforts, the Lucas County health department is cracking down on products found to violate the state regulations…