Second person dies in edibles outbreak; recall initiated but products still available

Another person has died in the outbreak of illnesses tied to Diamond Shruumz edibles, which are sold nationwide.

As of July 22, 2024, a total of 74 illnesses had been reported from 28 states. Sixty-two of the 74 people have reported seeking medical care, 38 have been hospitalized, and there are two deaths associated with the outbreak.

Chocolate bars, gummies, and cones are among the implicated micro-dosing edibles. The Food and Drug Administration has found that they contain dangerous chemicals found in mushrooms.

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 a complete list of product images and 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 Food and Drug Administration is aware that recalled Diamond Shruumz-brand products are still on the shelves at several smoke/vape shops, and at retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC). The FDA is monitoring the firm’s recall to assess its effectiveness. 

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 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 any of the recalled products is urged to seek medical attention immediately, especially if they are having trouble breathing.

Specific chemicals found in the products include: 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (4-acetoxy-DMT, also known as O-acetylpsilocin or psilacetin); desmethoxyyangonin; dihydrokavain; kavain; and 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (4-acetoxy-DMT, also known as O-acetylpsilocin or psilacetin).