Twelve people in several states became ill after consuming “microdose chocolate” bars and candies, prompting the FDA to issue a warning about them.
The Food and Drug Administration alerted customers about chocolate bars, cones, and gummies bearing the Diamond Shruumz brand in an updated news release on Tuesday. While they look into the matter, the FDA is advising consumers to “not eat, sell, or serve” any of the company’s products.
The number of hospitalized individuals who consumed one of the items increased from six on June 7 to ten on June 11, according to a report from the FDA on Tuesday.
Seizures, agitation, irregular heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, disorientation, and tiredness) were among the symptoms that were described.
“Diamond Shruumz-brand products can be purchased online and in person at a variety of retail locations nationwide including smoke/vape shops, and at retailers that sell hemp-derived products,’ the FDA stated. “The full list of retailers is currently unknown.”
Eight states were involved in the cases: South Carolina, Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
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Distributed around the country, the goods were not associated with any deaths as of Tuesday.
Taking a little dose of a psychedelic substance, such as the psilocybin found in so-called “magic mushrooms,” is known as microdosing.
For those who may be worried, the FDA has issued a list of tips:
- If customers find these things, they should search their houses and throw them out.
- Teens and kids may find these products appealing. In addition to taking extra precautions to prevent younger people from consuming these products, parents and other caregivers should think about talking with their kids about the facts in this alert.
- Given that it is marketed as a candy, kids and teenagers might find this product appealing.
- If you become sick after taking these goods, give the Poison Help Line a call at 1-800-222-1222 or get in touch with your healthcare professional.
Click this link to read the FDA’s release.
