More people have become ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, with the total now exceeding 100.
The FDA posted a list from hundreds of stores and online outlets that sell the products.
As of August 6, a total of 113 illnesses have been reported in 28 states. Forty-two people have been hospitalized and two deaths are under investigation.
The company has recalled all Diamond Shruumz edibles, but the Food and Drug Administration has found that the products are still available in some stores and online outlets.
Chocolate bars, gummies and cones are among the microdosing products involved. The Food and Drug Administration has found that they contain dangerous chemicals.
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 refusing to do so, Prophet Premium Blends remembered all the flavors of the edibles. For product photos of the recalled items, click here. The affected products are sold online and nationwide at retailers, including those selling hemp-derived products (e.g., cannabidiol [CBD]delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]), and smoking/vaping products.
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 should not purchase or consume Diamond Shruumz branded products. If you have noticed that a store continues to sell recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products, you can 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 recalled products is urged to seek immediate medical attention, especially if they have difficulty breathing.
Specific chemicals found in the products include 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (4-acetoxy-DMT, also known as Acetyl Psilocin or psilocybin), desmethoxyyangonin, dihydrokavaine, kavain and 4-acetoxy-N,N -dimethyltryptamine (4-acetoxy-DMT, also known as Acetyl Psilocin or psilocybin).
To report adverse reactions or to report sellers who did not purchase the products, please contact the FDA by:
- Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you need to speak to someone directly about your problem.
- Complete an electronic voluntary MedWatch form online.
- Completing a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be sent to the FDA.
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