Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled “microdosing” candies laced with a chemical found in mushrooms and sold online and in vape shops nationwide.
At least 48 people in 24 states said they got sick after eating Diamond Shruumz-brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
One death is “potentially associated” with the outbreak and 27 people have been hospitalized, the agency said. People who fell ill reported severe symptoms like seizures, agitation, abnormal heart rates and loss of consciousness. The latest illness was reported Monday, FDA officials said.
Prophet Premium Blends LLC, of Santa Ana, California, recalled all of its Diamond Shruumz products late last month because they contain muscimol, a psychoactive chemical found in potentially toxic Amanita mushrooms that may be tied to the illnesses.
The products are marketed for microdosing, which means taking very small doses of a psychedelic drug to achieve supposed benefits while minimizing negative side effects.
Diamond Shruumz products were sold nationwide in retail stores and online; at smoke or vape shops; and by retailers that sell hemp-derived products like cannabidiol, or CBD, or delta-8 THC.
The FDA, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and America’s Poison Centers are investigating the outbreak. People who have these products should stop using them. Anyone who falls ill after using them should contact a health care provider or a poison center at 1-800-222-1222.
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Federal health officials are looking into a potential fatality and numerous illnesses linked to recalled “microdosing” candies infused with a mushroom-derived chemical sold both online and in vape shops across the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration disclosed on Tuesday that at least 48 individuals across 24 states reported becoming sick after consuming Diamond Shruumz products, which include chocolate bars, cones, and gummies.
One death is under investigation for potential connection to the outbreak, with 27 individuals requiring hospitalization due to severe symptoms such as seizures, agitation, abnormal heart rates, and loss of consciousness. The most recent illness was reported to the FDA on Monday.
Prophet Premium Blends LLC, headquartered in Santa Ana, California, initiated a recall of all Diamond Shruumz items late last month due to the presence of muscimol, a psychoactive substance found in potentially hazardous Amanita mushrooms suspected to be the cause of the sicknesses.
These products, designed for microdosing purposes, involve the ingestion of minute quantities of a psychedelic substance to purportedly garner benefits while reducing adverse effects. Diamond Shruumz items were retailed nationally in a variety of outlets, including smoke or vape shops, online websites, and stores selling hemp-derived goods like cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 THC.
The FDA, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Poison Centers in the United States are jointly investigating the outbreak. Those possessing these products are advised to discontinue use immediately. Individuals who experience illness after using these items should promptly contact a healthcare provider or reach out to a poison center at 1-800-222-1222.
