FDA Targets Poppers Industry, Shutters Major Producer Double Scorpio

The agency's actions, under the leadership of RFK Jr., have raised concerns about misinformation and potential bias in public health policy.

The FDA conducted a search and seizure at Double Scorpio, a prominent poppers manufacturer, leading the company to cease operations and wipe its online presence.
Other poppers producers, including Pac-West Distributing and Nitro-Solv, have also reportedly been affected, with some shutting down websites and halting communications.
Poppers, widely used in LGBTQ+ communities and beyond, exist in a legal gray area, often marketed as products like nail polish remover or VCR cleaner to bypass regulations.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has a history of promoting the debunked claim that poppers, not HIV, cause AIDS, fueling criticism of his leadership and potential bias in FDA actions.
The FDA has previously issued warnings about the health risks of poppers, including severe side effects and rare fatalities, but this crackdown represents an unprecedented level of enforcement.