Il decesso oggetto di indagine è "potenzialmente associato" agli edibili Diamond Shruumz richiamati, dice la FDA
The products have been linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states, the FDA announced on Tuesday. All but two of the affected individuals sought medical care, and 27 were hospitalized.
Prophet Premium Blends issued a recall of Diamond Shruumz products last week, attributing muscimol, a chemical derived from Amanita mushrooms, as the potential cause of the reported symptoms. The FDA is examining this information, and, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cause of the reported illnesses is unknown.
The company states on the Diamond Shruumz website, "At Prophet Premium Blends, we prioritize the health and safety of our consumers above all else. Recently, we have become aware of reported incidents involving our product, Diamond Shruumz. Due to consumers falling ill after consuming the entire chocolate bar and some products containing higher levels of Muscimol than normal, it is essential that all consumers abstain from ingesting this product while we, alongside the FDA, continue our investigation as to what is causing the serious adverse effects."
The company has not responded to CNN's request for additional comment.
Reported symptoms have included seizures, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, and abnormal heart rates, according to the FDA.
The FDA and the CDC are collaborating with partners, including America's Poison Centers, to evaluate the illnesses.
The FDA has detected the presence of synthetic psychedelic substances in Diamond Shruumz's Dark Chocolate Bar and Birthday Cake Chocolate Bar, including the hallucinogen psilacetin.
The compound is structurally similar to psilocybin, psilocin, dimethyltryptamine, and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), according to the CDC. Psilocybin and psilocin are the primary hallucinogenic compounds in magic mushrooms, according to the European Union Drugs Agency.
"Individuals who use these substances can experience hallucinations, visual illusions, and other sensory changes," the CDC warns. "Some patients may experience adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, fast heart rate, anxiety, agitation, lightheadedness, or tremor."
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Additional testing on a broader range of Diamond Shruumz products and interpretations of the results and their health implications are underway, the FDA reports.
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) were distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail orders.
The CDC advises consumers, "Do not eat, sell, or serve any flavors of Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies."
Anyone who experiences symptoms after consuming a product should seek medical attention immediately or call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. Adverse events may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch program.
Despite the FDA's investigation, the source of the reported health issues with Diamond Shruumz products remains uncertain. Prophet Premium Blends strongly advises consumers to avoid consuming any Diamond Shruumz products due to potential health risks.
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