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State officials are pulling Buzzers Cat's Claw supplement tablets from shelves after linking them to a death and several overdoses. Health officials are warning residents to stay alert and dispose of the products safely if they have them.

• Not a one-off: State records tie 152 overdoses to kratom over the past five years, prompting the Utah Legislature to approve a partial kratom ban this year. [Utah Legislature]
• The unadvertised ingredient: State labs found the Buzzers product contained two opioid-acting compounds derived from kratom. Officials say these compounds can be stronger than morphine and cause heavy sedation. [Utah News Dispatch]
• Use medical disposal methods if you have these at home. Retailers should pull the product and contact Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Specialized Products Division. [UDAF]
• If you suspect an overdose: Health officials recommend administering naloxone and calling 911 immediately. Free kits are available at any Salt Lake County library or at the Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project's box. Utah Naloxone's next free virtual training is Aug. 18. We also explored why more neighbors carry this life-saving drug on our show. [Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project, Utah Naloxone, City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Bonrue Bakery Headed to Provo

A St. George bakery is opening its first northern Utah location in Provo this fall. Bonrue is known for its European-style pastries and fresh bread. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Curly Top Virus Plaguing Utah Plants

Leafhoppers — tiny sap-suckers — are chewing through Utah gardens right now, wreaking havoc on tomato plants by spreading curly top virus. USU Extension researchers recommend spraying insecticide before adult leafhoppers show up. If a plant is already infected, pull it completely. [TikTok, Utah State University]

Utah Flags Get a Fashion Makeover

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue had fashion designers reimagine state flags for a Rockefeller Center installation. Personally, I think Utah should take note of Tanya Taylor's design, a hand-painted sego lily set against a rich burgundy backdrop. [United Flags of Fashion]

Feds Release a 10-Year Plan for Lake Powell

The Bureau of Reclamation released its long-awaited plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Under the new agreement, Upper Basin states, including Utah, may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of shrinking Colorado River water, while giving the feds yearly flexibility to adjust operations. It replaces a 2007 agreement after the seven basin states missed their own deadline to strike a deal. [KSL]

A Guide to August in Utah

The dog days of summer are here, and we made you a guide to making the most of August in SLC, from free pilates to perfect sandwiches, and wildfire fundraisers. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

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• Pizza Cook at Pie Boy
• Early Education Teachers at Neighborhood House
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