More illnesses have been reported in an outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, bringing the total to 130.
The sick people are spread across 29 states. As of August 14, 53 people have been hospitalized and two deaths have been reported.
Patients have reported a variety of symptoms, including respiratory failure, seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness), agitation, abnormal heart rate, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.
After initially declining to recall products, Prophet Premium Blends LLC recalled all Diamond Shruumz chocolate bars, gummies and cones. As part of the recall, the company reported that the products contained muscimol, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
“To date, the FDA has tested 19 samples of chocolate bars and one crude ingredient reportedly used in the production of some Diamond Shruumz brand products. Six of 19 chocolate bar samples and the raw ingredient were found to contain muscimol,” the FDA outbreak update said.
“Muscimol is not present in all products and cannot explain all symptoms reported by ill patients consuming Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars.”
In addition to muscimol, FDA analyzes of Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bar samples identified the presence of the following compounds:
Acetylpsilocin (also known as 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 4-acetoxy-DMT, O-acetylpsilocin or psilacetin) was found in nine chocolate bar samples;
Psilocin, a Schedule I controlled substance, was found in four chocolate bar samples;
Pregabalin, a prescription drug, was found in three chocolate bar samples; And
Desmethoxyyangonin, dihydrokavain and kavain (kavalactones found in the kava plant) were all present together in 15 chocolate bar samples.
Results in a table that can be found here demonstrate different compounds present in different flavors of chocolate bars, but even for the same flavor of chocolate bar there can be variations in which compounds are present.
Although these compounds have known effects individually when taken, there is less research on the interactions between these compounds when taken together. FDA and CDC medical officials interpret these test results to understand the health risks of ingesting these chemicals and to determine appropriate next steps.
Additional tests for Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars listed in the table is ongoing and the product table will be updated as sample results, including results for cones and gummies, become available.
The Food and Drug Administration is aware that recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products remain on the shelves at several smoke/vape shops and at retailers selling hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol ( delta-8 THC). The FDA is monitoring the company’s recall to assess its effectiveness.
The FDA is working with the National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Smoke Shop Association to raise awareness about the recall. All Diamond Shruumz brand products have been recalled and are no longer available for purchase. Consumers may not purchase or consume Diamond Shruumz branded products. If you have spotted a store that continues to sell recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products, you can do so report this information to the FDA.
Consumers are urged to check their homes for recalled products and to throw them away if they have them on hand.
Anyone who experiences side effects after consuming any of the recalled products is urged to seek immediate medical attention, especially if they have difficulty breathing.
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