The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging individuals to not buy, eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies following a recall issued by the manufacturer.
Indiana officials are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms. As of June 24, 2024, there have been 39 total illnesses reported from 20 states with 23 hospitalizations, including three confirmed cases in Indiana. No deaths have been reported.
People who became ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand products reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, agitation, abnormal heart rates, changes in blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.
Diamond Shruumz brand products can be purchased online or at a variety of retail locations nationwide including gas stations, smoke/vape shops, or places that sell hemp-derived or CBD products.
Those who become ill after consuming these products should seek medical treatment. Call the Indiana Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 to report symptoms and seek information. Callers should let Poison Control know they have recently consumed Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies.
More information is available from the CDC and the FDA. Visit the Indiana Department of Health at www.health.in.gov for important health and safety information or follow us on X at @StateHealthIN and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StateHealthIN.
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