DPHHS: Discard Diamond Shruumz-Brand products
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HELENA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising people to not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies, and that consumers should discard any previously purchased product immediately. Diamond Shruumz-brand products can be purchased online and in person at retail locations.
The FDA is investigating a series of illnesses associated with eating Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. As of June 11, 2024, a total of 12 illnesses have been reported from eight states. Ten individuals have been hospitalized nationwide. At this time, no deaths have been linked to these products.
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is investigating a possible Montana case associated with this exposure.
Reported symptoms after product consumption include seizures, central nervous system depression (e.g., loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. The FDA is working to determine the cause of these illnesses.
This product may appeal to children and teenagers as it is marketed as a candy with flavors such as birthday cake and cookies and cream. Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children. Any edible product containing mushrooms, THC, or CBD, should be safely stored away from children to avoid product consumption.
“If you become ill after consuming these products, contact your healthcare provider and/or call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222,” said DPHHS Public Health Physician Dr. Maggie Cook-Shimanek. ““Let them know you have recently consumed the Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate Bars, cones, and/or gummies.”
The FDA notes that retailers should not sell or distribute any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies, and should hold the product in a secure location until additional instructions can be provided on how to return or safely dispose of the product.
For more information, see the FDA notice: Investigation of Illnesses: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies (June 2024) | FDA.
