American Shaman Agrees to Suspend Kratom Sales in Missouri
American Shaman will stop Missouri kratom sales and targeted ads after a state lawsuit, as officials cite a 1,200% rise in hospitalizations.
- On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Kansas City-based American Shaman agreed to immediately suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its alkaloids, ending litigation.
- Hanaway's office filed suit in March alleging the company advertised "free samples" of 7-OH despite its addictive nature and frequently failed to disclose addiction risks in its marketing.
- State data links synthetic 7-OH to at least 197 Missouri deaths; Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie previously denied a restraining order, citing "competing affidavits" from experts.
- The agreement requires American Shaman to cease Missouri-targeted retail advertising within 30 days and imposes a $5 million penalty if the company fails to immediately remedy any future retail sales breaches.
- A similar lawsuit against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC and its owners Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Patel remains underway, while CDC data shows kratom-related hospitalizations surged 1,200% from 2015 to 2025.
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