FDA Targets Poppers Producers in Nationwide Crackdown

The agency has conducted raids on manufacturers of the recreational inhalant, sparking industry-wide shutdowns and scrutiny of its legal gray area.

The FDA has reportedly raided multiple manufacturers of poppers, including Double Scorpio, which announced it has ceased operations after a search and seizure at its offices.
Poppers, popular in the LGBTQ+ community for their euphoric effects and muscle-relaxing properties, have long existed in a legal gray area by being marketed as cleaning products.
Several other producers, including makers of the well-known Rush brand, have shut down websites and gone silent, suggesting a broader enforcement effort by the FDA.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has previously promoted the discredited theory that poppers, not HIV, caused AIDS, raising questions about his role in the crackdown.
The FDA has warned since 2021 about the health risks of poppers, which include severe adverse effects like poisoning, vision issues, and even death when misused or ingested.