June 5th, 2026 Local News
Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that American Shaman, the state's largest distributor of kratom products, has agreed to immediately suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its alkaloids.
The agreement ends litigation that had been filed by the Attorney General's Office and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services against Shaman Botanicals, LLC, which operates under the American Shaman name. State officials had alleged the company was unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, and selling kratom-related products, including the more potent 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH.
Under the agreement, American Shaman will no longer sell kratom products to Missouri consumers through retail locations or online sales. The company also agreed to discontinue Missouri-targeted advertising, including billboard promotions, and must implement controls within 30 days designed to prevent Missouri retail sales.
Attorney General Hanaway said the agreement protects Missouri consumers while ending the ongoing court battle. According to the agreement, if American Shaman violates its terms by resuming retail sales of kratom products in Missouri, the Attorney General's Office may seek court intervention and additional enforcement actions. Reports indicate the company could face penalties of up to $5 million for violations.
The suspension comes after months of legal and regulatory scrutiny surrounding kratom and 7-OH products in Missouri. The Attorney General's Office previously launched investigations into kratom manufacturers and distributors, citing concerns over product safety, labeling, marketing practices, and potential violations of state law.
Kratom is a plant-derived substance that has been marketed for pain relief, energy enhancement, and other uses. However, state officials have raised concerns about certain concentrated kratom-derived products, particularly 7-OH formulations, arguing they may pose significant health and safety risks.