The Food and Drug Administration is investigating microdosing candies that have sickened 69 people across 28 states. The edibles have been liked to 36 hospitalizations and even a possible death.
All Diamond Shruumz products were recalled by their parent company, Prophet Premium Blends, on June 27. The announcement came after the FDA had warned customers to stay away from these products in June.
“In coordination with the FDA, we have initiated a RECALL and have ceased production and distribution of all Diamond Shruumz products,” Prophet Premium Blends said in a recall notice on their website. The FDA is monitoring the company’s recall efforts.
Despite the warning in June and the subsequent recall, reports of illness have continued to rise through early July, with nearly 10 new cases reported between July 9 and July 16, according to the FDA website.
Symptoms
People who ingested the candies have experienced “a variety of severe symptoms,” according to the FDA, including seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, high and low blood pressure, abnormal heart rates, agitation, nausea and vomiting. The FDA also warned that, as of July 16, the products were still on sale at various stores throughout the country.
“It is crucial that all of our consumers refrain from ingesting this product,” wrote Prophet Premium Blends, echoing the FDA recommendations.
The products contain a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms” but “no presence of psilocybin, amanita or any scheduled drugs,” according to the company’s website.
What you should do
You should not buy or eat any flavor of Diamond Shruumz edibles, the FDA warns. If you think you might have already bought the recalled products, throw them away or return them to Prophet Premium Blends. The company is offering customers a full refund for any recalled products, more information is available on their website.
Anyone who gets sick after eating any of the Diamond Shruumz products can call the FDA’s Poison Help Line, 800-222-1222.
