The outbreak linked to micro-dosing candies more than doubles; company refuses to recall

[Mary Wilson]

June 19, 2024
By News Desk

Despite the number of illnesses having more than doubled since an outbreak announcement this past week, a company that sells microdosing candy continues to refuse to issue a recall.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a public warning about the products sold under the Diamond Shruumz brand. Implicated products include gummies, cones, and chocolate bars. ...

As of June 18, 26 patients had been identified. The sick people live in 16 states. Sixteen of those who have sought medical care have been hospitalized.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms reported by patients include:

• Seizures
• Decreased level of consciousness
• Respiratory failure
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Hallucinations
• Uncontrolled movements
• Abnormal heart rate (e.g., too fast or too slow)
• High or low blood pressure
• Excessive sweating or secretion
• Flushed skin

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/...l/#more-240290

[sharon sanders]

Investigation of Illnesses: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies (June 2024)


Do not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz- Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

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All flavors of Diamond Shruumz-brand products:

• Microdosing Chocolate Bars
• Infused Cones
• Micro Dose and Macro Dose Gummies

Symptoms


People who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz-brand products reported a variety of severe symptoms including seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. Stores Affected


Diamond Shruumz- brand products can be purchased online and in person at a variety of retail locations nationwide including smoke/vape shops, and at retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC). The full list of retailers is currently unknown, and FDA recommends that people do not purchase or consume any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies from any retail or online locations at this time. Status


Ongoing. Updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available. Recommendation

• Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies, and should discard them.
• Consumers should check their homes and discard these products if found.
• These products may appeal to children and teenagers. Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children and take extra care to avoid these products being consumed by younger people.
• 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.
• If you become ill after consuming these products, please contact your healthcare provider and/or call the Poison Help LineExternal Link Disclaimer at 1-800-222-1222. Let them know you have recently consumed the Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and/or Gummies.
• Healthcare providers should report these illnesses to their local health department and/or the Poison Help LineExternal Link Disclaimer.

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Current Update


June 18, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with America’s Poison Centers and state and local partners, are investigating a series of illnesses associated with eating Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies.

As part of this investigation, FDA and state partners have collected multiple samples of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars and the analysis is ongoing. FDA's investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of these illnesses and the appropriate next steps.

As of June 17, 2024, a total of 26 illnesses have been reported from 16 states including AL (1), AZ (6), CA (1), IN (3), KY (2), MD (1), MN (1), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (1), NY (1), NC (1), PA (1), SC (3), and TN (1). Twenty-five (25) of the 26 people have reported seeking medical care; 16 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

FDA has been in contact with the firm about a possible voluntary recall, but these discussions are still ongoing. This advisory will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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Case Counts


Total Illnesses: 26
Hospitalizations: 16
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: June 16, 2024
States with Cases: AL, AZ, CA, IN, KY, MD, MN, MO, MT NV, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TN

Product Distribution: Nationwide

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-illnesses-diamond-shruumz-brand-chocolate-bars-cones-gummies-june-2024

[Mary Wilson]

Four dozen sick, one dead in an outbreak traced to micro-dosing edibles

July 3, 2024
By Coral Beach

More people are sick, and one death is under investigation in an outbreak of adverse reactions traced to micro-dosing edibles.

The implicated edibles — Diamond Shruumz brand cones, gummies, and chocolate bars — sold by Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, CA, have been recalled nationwide. They are sold online and at retail stores.

There are now 48 people confirmed with adverse reactions, 27 of whom have required hospitalization. One person has died. Less than a week ago, the patient count was 39. A variety of serious reactions have been reported, including respiratory failure.

Sick people have been confirmed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee.

Prophet Premium Blends recalled the Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro—and Mega/Extreme-Dose) because they contain Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms.

The company had been refusing to take action, but after negotiations with the Food and Drug Administration, it finally recalled the products this past week.

Muscimol could be a potential cause of symptoms consistent with those observed in people who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products. Reported symptoms, in addition to respiratory failure, have included seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates, and hyper/hypotension, according to the recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

Prophet Premium Blends has ceased the production and distribution of the Diamond Shruumz product line as the FDA and Prophet Premium Blends continue their investigation into the cause of the serious adverse effects.

Retailers and wholesalers should discontinue use, stop distribution, quarantine the product immediately, and contact their sales representatives to initiate the return and refund. After contacting their sales representatives, Prophet Premium Blends will issue return shipping labels, verify the inventory, and issue a refund.

Consumers who have purchased Diamond Shruumz products are urged to stop using them, destroy them, and contact Prophet Premium Blends via phone at 209-314-0881 or email at info@diamondshruumz.com with their order number to initiate the refund. Consumers are strongly encouraged to inform Prophet Premium Blends that they destroyed the product to ensure it is no longer accessible.

Consumers, retailers, and wholesalers may contact Prophet Premium Blends at 209-314-0881.

The following have been recalled:

Product Name:	UPC:	Product Image:
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cone (Cookies & Cream)	810133320025	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cone (Double Chocolate Chip)	810133320001	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cone (Mint Chocolate Chip)	810133320049	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cone (Sprinkles)	810133320063	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Infused Cone (Strawberry Cheesecake)	810133320087	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar (Birthday Cake)	75503858867	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar (Cinnamon Bar)	755003858836	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar (Cookie Butter)	755003858751	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar (Cookies & Cream)	755003858782	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar (Dark Chocolate)	755003858829	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar (Fruity Cereal)	755003858799	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Micro-Dose (Blue Raz Watermelon)	755003861362	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Micro-Dose (Grape Lemonade)	755003861584	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Micro-Dose (Hawaiian Punch)	755003861850	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Micro-Dose (Rainbow)	755003861614	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Micro-Dose (Sour Apple Peach)	755003861386	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Micro-Dose (Strawberry Kiwi)	755003861409	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Extreme/Mega-Dose (Blue Razz Euphoria)	810133320346	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Extreme/Mega-Dose (Radical Rainbow)	810133320407	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Extreme/Mega-Dose (Lucid Lemon Lime)	810133320360	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Extreme/Mega-Dose (Peach Paradise)	810133320384	See image below
Diamond Shruumz Gummies – Extreme/Mega-Dose (Watermelon Wonderland)	810133320421	See image below

To view the chart of recalled products and see product photos online, click here.

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/07/four-dozen-sick-one-dead-in-outbreak-traced-to-microdosing-edibles/#google_vignette