Kratom was linked to 6 L.A. deaths and banned in the county. But the supplement's actual health risks remain a mystery
- Posted on November 20, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Kratom was linked to 6 L.A. deaths and banned in the county. But the supplement's actual health risks remain a mystery

Toxicologists weigh in on recently reported kratom-related deaths in Los Angeles County as public health officials pull products from shelves.