DANGEROUS chemicals in magic mushroom chocolates have resulted in dozens of hospitalizations and possibly two deaths.
Diamond Shruumz has been recalled as customers are warned to avoid any products from the brand.
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In June 2024, the FDA recalled all Diamond Shruumz products, including microdosed chocolate bars, infused cones, and Micro-Dose and Mega-Dose/Extreme gummies.
The agency recommended that consumers avoid these items entirely and throw them away or return them to the brand for a refund.
Prophet Premium Blends, LLC of Santa Ana, California, recall started of all Diamond Shruumz brand items
According to the company, muscimol – a chemical substance found in some mushrooms – is present in these products and may be a possible cause of symptoms “consistent with some symptoms observed in individuals who became ill after consuming Diamond Shruumz brand products”.
Those who become ill after consuming Diamond Shruumz products should contact their doctor and/or call Poison helpline at 1-800-222-1222, the FDA states.
Serious symptoms have been reported, including seizures, abnormal heart rate, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness), hyper/hypotension, agitation, nausea and vomiting, according to the FDA.
Muscimol in Diamond Shruumz Products
Facts about Muscimol and the levels found in Diamond Shruumz products:
Psychoactive effects: When ingested, muscimol can cause hallucinations, euphoria, changes in the perception of reality and mood swings.
Physical Effects: Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle spasms and loss of coordination.
Start: Effects usually begin 30 to 120 minutes after ingestion.
Duration: Effects can last 6 to 8 hours, with residual effects potentially lasting longer.
To remember: In June 2024, the FDA recalled all Diamond Shruumz products, including microdosed chocolate bars, infused cones, and various gummies.
FDA and CDC Consumer Recommendations: The FDA recommends avoiding all Diamond Shruumz products, advising to discard them or return them for a refund.
Illness Reports: As of July 22, 74 illnesses have been reported in 28 states; 62 people sought medical attention, 38 were hospitalized and two deaths are under investigation.
CDC Involvement: The CDC also warns against consuming these products.
Muscimol: The dangerous compound
Presence: Muscimol, found in some mushrooms, is present in Diamond Shruumz products and can cause serious symptoms.
Initial symptoms: Gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and euphoria.
Serious symptoms: Seizures, abnormal heart rates, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness), hyper/hypotension, agitation and, in rare cases, coma.
Overdose symptoms: Severe confusion, prolonged sleep, agitation, convulsions, coma.
Security: It is usually not fatal, but can cause serious poisoning.
Lethal potential: Although exact lethal doses are not well documented, muscimol poisoning can be serious and potentially fatal with high doses, such as those found in Diamond Shruumz products.
On July 23, the agency reported that as of July 22, 74 total illnesses had been reported in 28 U.S. states.
62 of the 74 affected people said they sought medical care, 38 were hospitalized and two “potentially associated deaths” are under investigation, according to the FDA.
The CDC also warned against the consumption of Diamond Shruumz products.
WORKING MOTHER PHENOMENON
Before the recalls, it was reported that psilocybin – the psychedelics also called magic mushrooms – had become more popular among working mothers.
In February 2024, Wall Street Journal published an article about working mothers who turned to fungal medicines to relieve stress and improve their work performance.
Kiana Anvaripour, a mother and marketing executive from Los Angeles who runs her own agency, told the outlet, “I work hundreds of hours a week and it helps my performance.
“It allows me to do my best.”
Anvaripour revealed that she had been microdosing mushrooms four days a week for two years after suffering from postpartum depression and menstrual mood swings.
“It was like an attitude adjustment, where things that would infuriate me, like missing a call or whatever was going on in your busy day as CEO, just didn’t work. It’s mental clarity,” she said.
Many other women, like Venice Beach wellness entrepreneur Koehl Robinson, have spoken out about consuming mushrooms.
“It’s like you take a happy Advil,” she said.
Robinson shared that he likes to microdose 30 minutes before leaving the house, adding that he suffers from social anxiety in large groups.
“The moment a woman does this, she talks to her friends about it,” she said.
She added that, to her, it seems like “out of every 10 women I talk to, eight are microdosing.”
Despite the psychedelic’s popularity, the Wall Street Journal notes that it is classified as an illegal substance under federal law and in most states.
And following Diamond Shruumz, consumers should be especially cautious.
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