WA state, FDA, Poison Control, Issue Warnings Over Mushroom Edibles
State and Federal officials across the US are urging consumers to not consume Diamond Shruumz-brand products due to possible health dangers.
Products have been linked to dozens of health-related issues
According to information released by the WA State Department of Health:
"As of July 8, 2024, at least 58 people in at least 27 states have developed severe illness after consuming Diamond Shruumz products. 30 of 59 cases have been hospitalized after developing symptoms such as seizures or loss of consciousness. One case of serious illness has been identified in Washington State in a resident of Grant County."
The products are sold by Diamond Schruumz on line. Various county health departments said they were not able to compile a list of stores where they were being sold.
The products contain some potentially dangerous ingredients, according to the DOH:
"These products may contain a number of unidentified substances, including Muscimol, a compound found in Amanita muscaria mushrooms."
The DOH also said:
- "Do not purchase Diamond Shruumz brand products. All products were recalled by the company on June 27, 2024, but there may still be products on the shelves in some stores.
- Retailers should not sell or distribute any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies, and should hold the product in a secure location and contact the recalling company to initiate the return and refund.
- If you have purchased any Diamond Shruumz brand products either in a store or online – do not eat them. ALL products are potentially unsafe. Instead, destroy and discard the products, and contact the company for a refund.
- Seek medical attention if you become ill after consuming any Diamond Shruumz-brand products, or any other brand of mushroom-containing, “microdose” or hallucinogenic product. Be especially alert and seek immediate medical care for serious symptoms like seizures, changes in mental status/loss of consciousness, or trouble breathing.
- Remember to always store edibles and other products that contain mushrooms, THC, or CBD safely away from children. Children may mistake some edibles for candy.
- Report all cases of symptoms after eating Diamond Shruumz products to the Washington Poison Center by calling 1-800-222-1222.
- Consumers are also encouraged to report adverse events related to these products to FDA MedWatch."
Some of the ill-effects leading to this recall, according to DOH, include some or all of the following:
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
- Fast or slow heart rate
- High or low blood pressure
- Coughing
- Choking
- Excessive sweating or secretions
- Flushed skin
- Trouble breathing
- Hallucinations
- Uncontrolled movements
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
- Coma
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