***UPDATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024***
U.S. Poison Centers have received reports of severe illness potentially associated with consuming Diamond ShruumzTM brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. These products are marketed for “microdosing” and contain a blend of mushrooms that do not include magic mushrooms (psilocybin) or other hallucinogenic mushrooms. Products containing psychoactive compounds, such as mushroom extracts, are increasing in availability, and might contain undisclosed ingredients, including illicit substances, or potentially harmful contaminants that are not approved for use in food.
As of September 26, 2024, poison centers have received 198 reports of exposure, including 108 cases with more severe illness. Of the 108 cases with more severe illness, 91 sought medical attention after consuming Diamond ShruumzTM brand products and 55 cases resulted in hospitalization. Two potentially associated deaths have been reported that are pending further investigation. America’s Poison Centers is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local partners that are focused on investigating the cases of more severe illness reported to poison centers.
Diamond ShruumzTM brand products have been recalled and should no longer be available for sale. Consumers should check their homes and discard these products or return them to the company for a refund.
Symptoms reported by people who became ill after consuming Diamond ShruumzTM brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies, include: seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, and sleepiness), agitation, hallucinations, abnormal heart rates, high or low blood pressure, and gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain).
America’s Poison Centers advises the public to:
- Check freezers and pantries for these products and discard if found.
- Do not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond ShruumzTM brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies.
- Store edibles and mushroom-containing products up high and out of reach of children.
- Report adverse events related to Diamond ShruumzTM chocolate bars, cones, and gummies to FDA MedWatch.
- If you become ill after consuming Diamond ShruumzTM brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Inform your local poison center you have recently consumed these products. Poison Help is available 24/7, free, and confidential.
For more information:
America’s Poison Centers, CDC, and FDA are continuing to monitor reports of illness nationwide.
Contact:
Maggie Maloney
America’s Poison Centers
Sr. Director of External Affairs
maloney@poisoncenters.org
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