4 Arizonans sick after eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing treats, FDA is investigating
The FDA is investigating after 12 people across the U.S. have gotten sick from eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing chocolate bars. Diamond Shruumz, a brand of chocolate bars, cones and gummies marketed as a way to relieve stress, enhance focus, and increase energy levels. However, four Arizonans have been hospitalized after consuming the products, four of whom were in Arizona. The FDA is investigating whether the products are psychedelic, which would be illegal to sell anywhere outside of Oregon and Colorado. The company maintains that there is no presence of psilocybin, amanita or any scheduled drugs in the products. So far, 12 people in eight states have reported illness, including four who sought medical attention and ten who needed to be hospitalized. The products are sold online and at smoke shops and the federal government has issued a warning to consumers not to use them.
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The brand Diamond Shruumz claims to use natural ingredients that lead to great vibes and powerful effects.
The chocolate bars, cones and gummies are marketed as a way to relieve stress, enhance focus, and elevate energy levels through its blend of “nootropic and functional mushrooms.”
“That could mean anything,” said Steve Dudley, Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center Director. He says there has to be more to it.
“What we don’t know right now is what exactly is in them, you know, the ingredient list is available. It’s on their website, but it certainly sounds like there’s something else that we’re missing,” said Dudley.
According to the company, none of the microdosing mushroom edibles are psychedelic, which would be illegal to sell anywhere but Oregon and Colorado.
The website says, “There is no presence of psilocybin, amanita or any scheduled drugs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.”
Maureen Roland is the Director of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix Poison and Drug Information Center. She says there are many concerns about unregulated edibles.
“It might be leaving things out, so I wouldn’t be trusting anything that is not FDA approved,” said Roland.
“There’s harm coming from these products that much we know for a fact. What we don’t know is the why,” said Dudley.
The FDA, CDC, and poison centers around the country are looking into it.
So far this month, we know of 12 people in eight states who got sick after consuming Diamond Shruumz edibles. Four of those people are in Arizona. All sought medical care, and ten were so bad they had to be hospitalized.
“They needed to be intubated with a tube down their throat to help them breath and have ICU admission,” said Roland.
While no one’s died, the FDA is tracking severe symptoms linked to these Diamond Shruumz products: seizures, passing out, abnormal heart rates, high and low blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.
“This could be potentially life-threatening exposure,” said Roland.
They are sold online and at smoke shops, and the feds are warning consumers not to buy, sell, or serve them.
“We don’t know if it’s a batch issue or if it’s a more widespread thing, but just please do not use these products,” said Dudley.
The FDA investigation is ongoing. We reached Diamond Shruumz but have not heard back.
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