俄亥俄州警告误标保健品藏非法药物：一款「猫爪草」产品在致命过量现场被查获
俄亥俄州州长迈克·德温（Mike DeWine）与总检察长安迪·威尔逊（Andy Wilson）11月6日发布俄亥俄州缉毒情报中心（ONIC）与州刑事调查局（BCI）的联合公共安全通报，警告一些标榜为膳食补充剂、市面上容易买到的产品可能含有非法物质。
通报特别点名声称是草本补充剂「猫爪草」（Uncaria tomentosa）的产品：猫爪草本身是合法产品，但俄亥俄州已确认多起案例，所谓的猫爪草产品实际含有非法的合成卡痛（synthetic kratom）。其中一例中，当局在一宗致命过量事件现场发现一包名为「Happy Daze Botanical Mango」的产品，标称含375毫克猫爪草；毒理检测尚待结果，但BCI的法证分析显示该包装内实际是合成卡痛。
合成卡痛已于2025年在俄亥俄州被禁，其化合物产生类阿片效应、高度成瘾，并已发现可致精神病、癫痫、失眠、幻觉和死亡。其他几个州也记录了类似的猫爪草产品掺假案例。通报还指出，俄亥俄州另查获多起误标产品含有合成阿片、LSD等其他非法药物；这类「灰色市场」草本补充剂多以色彩鲜艳、设计抢眼的包装出售，声称含无害的天然成分，实际却常掺有可致严重健康问题、住院乃至过量死亡的非法物质。
德温说：「我们强烈建议大家不要从加油站、电子烟店之类的地方购买草本补充剂。这类产品没有任何质量控制，服用的人是在拿自己的健康进行一场严重的赌博。」威尔逊说：「出售这些不受监管的产品会危及生命，也让零售商面临严重的法律责任。对消费者而言：如果你不能百分之百确定自己买的、吃的是什么，就根本不值得冒这个风险。我敦促议员与执法部门合作拿出办法，让这些误标产品下架。」
当局呼吁，持有可疑产品的人可拨打1-833-OHIO-NIC（1-833-644-6642）向ONIC举报，或在其网站填写线索表；如怀疑有人过量服药，应拨打911、施用纳洛酮，并陪伴在旁直至急救人员到达。
（来源：俄亥俄州州长办公室）
Ohio Warns Mislabeled Supplements May Contain Illegal Drugs, Including Synthetic Kratom
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Andy Wilson on November 6 issued a public bulletin from the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) warning that some readily available products labeled as dietary supplements may contain illegal substances.
Of particular concern are products that claim to be the herbal supplement "cat's claw" (Uncaria tomentosa). While cat's claw itself is a legal product, Ohio has confirmed multiple cases in which alleged cat's claw products actually contained illegal synthetic kratom. In one example, Ohio authorities found a package of "Happy Daze Botanical Mango," which claimed to be 375mg of cat's claw, at the scene of a fatal overdose. Although toxicology tests are pending, forensic analysis by BCI found that the package contained synthetic kratom.
Banned in Ohio in 2025, synthetic kratom compounds produce opioid-like effects, are highly addictive, and have been found to cause psychosis, seizures, insomnia, hallucinations, and death. Several other states have also documented similar cases of adulterated cat's claw products. As outlined in the bulletin, Ohio has also identified several instances of mislabeled products that contained other illegal drugs such as synthetic opioids and LSD. Falsely labeled, "gray market" herbal supplements are often sold in brightly colored packaging with eye-catching designs; they claim to contain benign, naturally occurring ingredients but are oftentimes laced with illegal substances known to cause severe health issues, hospitalization, and the risk of an overdose.
"We strongly encourage individuals to avoid purchasing herbal supplements from places like gas stations and vape shops," said Governor DeWine. "There is no quality control on these products, so those who ingest them are taking a serious gamble with their health." "Selling these unregulated products puts lives in danger and exposes retailers to serious legal liability," Attorney General Andy Wilson said. "To consumers: If you aren't absolutely sure what you're buying and ingesting, it simply isn't worth the risk. I urge lawmakers to partner with law enforcement on solutions that keep these mislabeled products off store shelves."
Anyone with a questionable product can send a tip to the ONIC by calling 1-833-OHIO-NIC (1-833-644-6642) or by filling out the tip/lead form on the ONIC's website. If an overdose is suspected, call 911, administer naloxone, and stay with the individual until emergency medical personnel arrive.
(Source: Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine)
来源：俄亥俄州州长办公室
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