The Florida Attorney General recently announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 7-OH products statewide.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently held a press conference in Jacksonville to provide an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products. This comes after Attorney General Uthmeier filed an emergency rule to classify isolated and/or concentrated 7-OH as a Schedule I controlled substance in Florida.
“Thanks to our emergency rule and the hard work of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, nearly 18,000 dangerous 7-OH products have been wiped off the shelves,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “We will continue to protect our kids from this poison that carries a high risk for abuse and death.”
7-OH is a chemical compound found naturally in the kratom plant. While naturally occurring, levels are low in whole kratom leaves. Isolated or concentrated forms of 7-OH—often found in extracts, shots, powders, or capsules—are much more potent. These products are frequently marketed as natural or wellness supplements but can lead to addiction, overdose, and other serious health effects.
Since the emergency ruling was filed on August 13, 2025, there have been 17,895 seizures of packages containing a variety of 7-OH products including gummies, energy drinks, vapes, pills, powders, and more. These products will be taken by the proper authorities to be incinerated.
“Florida is leading the nation in cracking down on dangerous kratom-derived 7-OH. We’ve already taken nearly 18,000 of these illegal products off the shelves, and we’re not stopping,“ said Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson. “Our new emergency rule also forces manufacturers and retailers to show exactly how much 7-OH is in their products. No more vague labels, no more hiding. Working with Attorney General Uthmeier and Sheriff Waters, we’re making it clear: Florida will always protect our kids, families, and communities from dangerous drugs like 7-OH.”
The Florida Department of Health and local agencies reported a recent increase in emergency room visits and adverse health incidents linked to kratom, particularly among individuals under the age of 25. The products are often sold in gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores, sometimes in packaging designed to appeal to teens and young adults.
By classifying isolated and concentrated 7-OH as Schedule I, Florida law now treats these products in the same category as heroin, LSD, and fentanyl analogs—substances with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. The emergency rule empowers law enforcement and regulatory agencies to begin immediate enforcement and removal of these products from retail locations statewide.
A copy of the final emergency rule can be found online.
“7-OH quietly entered our communities, but its impact has been loud and destructive,” said Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters. “This dangerous substance has threatened the health and well-being of Jacksonville families, and it has no place on our streets. I commend our leaders for taking swift action to remove this poison from store shelves, demonstrating true leadership in protecting Floridians and keeping our communities safe.”
