(WXIN/WTTV) — The FDA is warning about “microdose chocolate” bars and candy after a dozen people across multiple states were sickened after eating them.
In an updated Tuesday news release, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers about Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies. The FDA is encouraging people to “not eat, sell or serve” any of the brand’s products as they investigate.
As of Tuesday, the FDA reported that the number of people hospitalized after eating one of the products grew from six on June 7 to 10 as of June 11. The reported symptoms included seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.
“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 said. “The full list of retailers is currently unknown.”
The cases spanned eight states: Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
As of Tuesday, no deaths were linked to the products, which were distributed nationwide.
Microdosing describes taking a small amount of a psychedelic drug, like the psilocybin in so-called “magic mushrooms.”
Photos of some of the products involved, provided by the FDA, can be seen below:
Nexstar Media reached out to Diamond Shruumz for comment but did not receive a response as of publishing time.
The FDA provided a list of tips for anyone concerned:
- Consumers should check their homes and discard these products if found.
- These products may appeal to children and teenagers. Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children and take extra care to avoid these products being consumed by younger people.
- This product may appeal to children and teenagers as it is marketed as a candy.
- If you become ill after consuming these products, contact your healthcare provider and/or call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.
To read the FDA’s release, click here.
Comments are closed.