FDA Issues Warning After People in Four States Fell Ill from Consuming Microdosing Chocolate Bars

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning after individuals in four states became ill from consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars.

Some Fell Ill from Consuming Microdosing Chocolate Bars

The affected people encountered serious manifestations such as seizures, central nervous system depression, agitation, abnormal heart rates, blood pressure fluctuations, nausea, and vomiting.

Six of the eight casualties needed hospitalization after eating the chocolate, which is distributed nationwide. The FDA noted that the precise list of retailers selling these chocolate bars is not fully known.

Efforts are ongoing to determine the cause of the illnesses. According to the company's website, the chocolate bars contain a "primo proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms."

The FDA has suggested against eating any flavors of the Diamond Shruumz microdosing chocolate bars, emphasizing that the product is marketed as candy and may fascinate children and teenagers.

In 2022, the FDA defined nootropics as products often marketed as "smart drugs" and "cognitive enhancers" without authorization.

The agency suggested that parents and caregivers discuss the advisory with their children and guarantee that young people refrain from eating these chocolate bars.

The latest reported illness happened on June 3. Two casualties were from Indiana, one from Nevada, one from Pennsylvania, and four from Arizona. Some casualties needed intubation, according to the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center in Arizona.

Steve Dudley, director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, stated that despite the products claiming to contain only natural ingredients and no scheduled drugs, there is evidently a toxic element causing these severe reactions.

He noted instances of individuals seizing, losing consciousness, and needing intubation after consuming the chocolate bars.

FDA Issues Warning on the Consumption of Microdosing Chocolate Bars

Eight people fell ill, with six of them needing hospitalization, after devouring microdosing chocolate bars, as reported by the FDA.

The agency is recently inspecting a series of illnesses related to Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, which are made with soy, milk, and a unique blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms, according to the brand's website.

As of June 7, eight cases of serious ailment have been reported across Arizona, Indiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Manifestations include seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, agitation, abnormal heart rates, and gastrointestinal issues.

The bars are accessible for buying both online and in select retail locations, such as smoke/vape shops and stores selling hemp-derived products like CBD or delta-8 THC.

The full list of retailers is unknown, prompting the FDA to advise against purchasing or consuming any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars from any source.

Due to the product's candy-like presence, there's concern it may captivate children and teenagers. Parents and caregivers are advised to discuss this advisory with young people and guarantee they refrain from eating these bars.

Anyone with these bars at home is encouraged to dispose of them immediately. If sickness occurs after consumption, individuals are advised to contact a doctor and call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222, informing them of the consumption of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars.