Pious Lion Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk

Pious Lion located in Asheville, NC is voluntarily recalling two of their Kratom products: Pious
Lion Pure Premium Potent Limited Release Pink Bali, 1 oz and Pious Lion Pure Premium Potent
White Maeng DA, Bright Uplifting Energy, 4 oz due to the presence of Salmonella . Salmonella
is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with
Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare
circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream
and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms),
endocarditis, and arthritis.

Urgent Medical Device Recall: Sam XT Extremity Tourniquet

SAM Medical today announced it is conducting a voluntary international recall of all unused SAM XT Extremity Tourniquets (SAM XT). The company initiated the recall after internal testing indicated a possible failure of the stitches securing the buckle to the nylon belt could occur, posing a
potential risk when used on a human patient to stop arterial blood flow. To date, there have been no reports of adverse health consequences received. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration and other relevant Competent Authorities.