DOJ Seizes 73,000 Suspected 7‑OH Products From Kansas City Warehouses

Prosecutors cite FDA findings that the companies kept selling an unlawful kratom derivative despite prior warnings.

Overview

U.S. Marshals carried out the seizures with FDA support, and seizure complaints were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
The targeted warehouses were operated by Shaman Botanicals LLC (American Shaman) and Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC.
Government filings allege the firms continued distributing 7‑OH products after receiving FDA warning letters, with local reporting naming owners Vince Sanders, Dustin Robinson and Ajaykumar Pate as recipients.
Authorities say 7‑OH qualifies as a new dietary ingredient not marketed before 1994 and lacks adequate safety data, making its sale in supplements illegal under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
FDA has identified 7‑OH products as dangerous and potentially addictive and recommended Controlled Substances Act scheduling in July 2025, as officials signal further civil and criminal enforcement.