A third person has died in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. As of Oct. 3, there have been 175 confirmed illnesses with 70 patients requiring hospitalization, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The patients are spread across 33 states. All patients had eaten Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies. Testing has shown the edibles contain dangerous chemicals that have caused a variety of symptoms, including respiratory failure, seizures, central nervous system depression, loss of consciousness, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea and vomiting.
The manufacturer has recalled all flavors and types of Diamond Shruumz. However, the FDA has found that the edibles are still available in some stores and online outlets. Consumers should not purchase or consume any Diamond Shruumz brand products.
If you have seen a store continue selling recalled Diamond Shruumz-brand products, you can report this information to the FDA. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled products and throw them away if they have them on hand. Anyone experiencing adverse reactions after consuming recalled products is urged to seek medical attention immediately, especially if they have trouble breathing.
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 i.
