May 23, 2003 'Awa (Kava Kava) A study into the kava industry has found that there was no basis for the market recalls or restriction on kava A study into the kava industry has found that there was no basis for the market recalls or restriction on kava by health agencies in Europe in 2001, a move that soon crippled Pacific Island kava exports to Europe and other major overseas markets. Read Complete Press Release Here