PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Health Authority is ringing the alarm about a candy product derived from mushrooms that is making people sick.
The Food and Drug Administration said the Diamond Shruumz-branded products were part of a nationwide outbreak investigation involving a potentially harmful chemical derived from mushrooms, called muscimol, from the genus Amanita.
One Oregon resident became sick from eating one of the products and has now recovered, officials said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are 58 cases across the county, including 30 hospitalizations and one death under investigation.
The symptoms include seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates and hyper/hypotension.
The Diamond Shruumz-branded products from the Santa Ana, Calif.-based Prophet Premium Blends now face a recall of their chocolates, cones and gummies. This includes the "Micro-" and "Mega/Extreme Dose" versions of the products. The product line was not regulated for consumer safety, officials said.
The candies were commonly found in smoke/vape shops, online and through retailers that sold hemp-derived products, like CBD or delta-8 THC.
The FDA now says the candies shouldn't be sold anywhere. They also shouldn't be eaten or served to others. People should check their homes and discard any products they may have or return them to the company for a refund. Officials said parents should discuss with their kids the advisory to help them avoid eating the candy. More information about the recall can be found on the FDA's website.
