Health officials issue alert for Diamond Shruumz products
Montana is part of a health alert for illness potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), America’s Poison Centers [poisoncenters.org] and state and local partners are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushroom.
As of June 11, 12 total illnesses and 10 hospitalizations have been reported in eight U.S. states with ongoing efforts to identify other potential cases. Additionally, Montana has been notified of a possible case associated with this exposure. The cause of the reported illnesses is not known at this time.
Adverse effects reported to U.S. poison centers in 12 patients who sought medical attention after consuming Diamond ShruumzTM brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies as of June 11, 2024, include central nervous system depression with sedation, seizures, muscle rigidity, clonus, tremor, abnormal heart rate (bradycardia or tachycardia), abnormal blood pressure (hypotension or hypertension), gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain), skin flushing, diaphoresis and metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap.
Ten patients were hospitalized and several patients required intubation, mechanical ventilation and admission to an intensive care unit. None have died.
Clinicians are asked to notify their local public health authority to report cases of illness after consuming mushroom-containing chocolate or other similar edible products. In Lincoln County, Trista Gilmore LPN is the public health nurse and her number is 283-2447.
According to health officials, these products are distributed online and at retailers including those that that sell hemp-derived (e.g., cannabidiol [CBD], delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]) and smoke/vape products nationwide.
Products containing psychoactive compounds such as cannabis or mushroom extracts are increasing in availability. These “edibles” are often sold as gummy candies, chocolate or other snack foods.
They might contain undisclosed ingredients, including illicit substances, other adulterants or potentially harmful contaminants that are not approved for use in food. Mushroom-containing products have been marketed for promoting health or for achieving nonspecific physical or psychoactive effects.
Any suspected cases or adverse effects after consuming any Diamond ShruumzTM brand products should be reported to the Poison Help Line (1-800-222-1222).