Patient count in an outbreak associated with edibles tops 100; two have died

Additional people have been ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, with the total now exceeding 100. 

The FDA has posted a list of hundreds of stores and online outlets selling the products.

As of Aug. 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 implicated micro-dosing edibles. 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, sleepiness, agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.

After initially refusing to do so, Prophet Premium Blends recalled all flavors of the edibles. For product photos of the recalled items, click here. The implicated products are sold online and nationwide at retailers, including those that sell hemp-derived (e.g., cannabidiol [CBD], delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]), and smoke/vape products. 

The FDA is working with the National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Smoke Shop Association to increase awareness of the recall. All Diamond Shruumz-brand products have been recalled and should not be available for sale. Consumers should not purchase or consume any Diamond Shruumz-brand products. If you have seen a store continuing to sell recalled Diamond Shruumz-brand products, you can report this information to the FDA.

Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled products and throw them away if they have them on hand.

Anyone experiencing adverse reactions after consuming recalled products is urged to seek medical attention immediately, especially if they have trouble breathing.

Specific chemicals found in the products include 4-acetoxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine (4-acetoxy-DMT, also known as Acetyl Psilocin or psilocybin), desmethoxyyangonin, dihydrokavain, 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 have not pulled the products, contact the FDA by:

• Calling an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to someone about your problem.
• Completing an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
• Completing a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to the FDA.

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