Microdosing Candies Finally Recalled After Spate of Illnesses

By: David Donovan | Published: Jul 03, 2024

A company that recently wouldn’t recall its items, in spite of various reports of individuals becoming sick subsequent to ingesting them, has at long last given a recall notice.

Prophet Premium Blends is reviewing Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Chewy candies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose). 

Muscimol Discovery

The products were recalled in light of the fact that the items contained Muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms.

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The organization had been declining to make a move, despite the fact that 23 individuals were hospitalized due to adverse responses to the items. 

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Symptoms

After discussions with the Food and Drug Administration, the organization at last recalled the items.

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Apparent side effects include those connected to seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates, and hyper/hypotension, as per the recall notice issued by the FDA.

FDA Statement

As indicated by the FDA, around 39 individuals have reported serious side effects to the chocolate bars, gummies, and cones. 

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23 of them have required hospitalization. Different serious responses have been reported, including respiratory failure.

Receiving Complaints

After getting complaints, the organization reviewed the items’ Certificates of Analysis (COAs), which showed high levels of muscimol. 

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Prophet Premium Blends started this review and has stopped the production and distribution of the Diamond Shruumz product line as an examination occurs.

Product Distribution

Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) were disseminated cross-country through retail locations and mail orders. 

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All lots and best-by dates and all flavors of Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) are part of this recall.

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Impacted Products

Diamond Shruumz Infused Cone in flavors Cookies & Cream, Double Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, Sprinkles, and Strawberry Cheesecake 

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Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bar in flavors Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Bar, Cookie Butter, Cookies & Cream, Dark Chocolate, and Fruity Cereal

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Further Recalls

Diamond Shruumz Gummies Micro-Dose in flavors Blue Raz Watermelon, Grape Lemonade, Hawaiian Punch, Rainbow, Sour Apple Peach, and Strawberry Kiwi

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Diamond Shruumz Gummies Extreme/Mega-Dose in flavors Blue Razz Euphoria, Radical Rainbow, Lucid Lemon Lime, Peach Paradise, and Watermelon Wonderland

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Discontinue Use

Retailers and wholesalers are encouraged to discontinue use, stop distribution, and quarantine the item right away. 

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Additionally, they should contact their sales representatives to start the return and refund process.

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Customer Info

Customers who have purchased Diamond Shruumz products are urged to stop using them and throw them away. 

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They should also get in touch with Prophet Premium Blends with their order number via phone at 209-314-0881 or email at [email protected] to get a refund.

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Company Alert

Likewise, customers are being encouraged to caution the organization in the event that the item has been destroyed.

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This is so they can track the number of items that might still be available on the market.

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CNS Symptoms

Muscimol can create dose-dependent effects on Central Nervous System symptoms with higher doses causing a significant but reversible impact.

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The toxicity of muscimol has been reported to be low when it is used in controlled environments.

No long-term damage was observed in animal studies while human cases resolved without severe outcomes.

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