FDA asks DOJ to classify gas station products with opioid-like effects as illicit substances
NBC NewsTuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:50:40 PM
The FDA is cracking down on sketchy gas station products that mimic opioids. They’ve asked the Justice Department to ban a compound called 7-OH, which is found in unregulated tablets, gummies, and drink mixes sold at convenience stores. These products are flying under the radar but pack opioid-like effects, raising serious health concerns.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about pulling random supplements off shelves—it’s a move to stop products that could be as dangerous as opioids from being sold next to candy and energy drinks. With the opioid crisis still raging, the FDA’s push signals a growing worry about legal but risky substances slipping through regulatory cracks. If the DOJ agrees, it could mean fewer easy-access highs—but also highlights how slow the system is to react to emerging threats.
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