More patients have been added to the deadly outbreak linked to Diamond Shruumz edibles

The number of patients in a deadly outbreak linked to edibles continues to rise, with 145 patients developing symptoms since the previous update last week.

The Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, gummies and cones. The outbreak has spread across 29 states, with 59 patients hospitalized. Two people have died.

All Diamond Shruumz products have been recalled, but the FDA has received reports that some stores are still selling them. The manufacturer of the edibles, Prophet Premium Blends LLC, initially declined to issue a recall, but eventually relented.

On August 20, the FDA published a list of store names and locations which is known to sell Diamond Shruumz brand products. Consumers who see the products available in stores or online should do so contact the FDA.

Patients have reported a variety of symptoms, including respiratory failure, seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness), agitation, abnormal heart rate, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.

The FDA has found several chemicals in the edibles that can cause serious symptoms and sometimes death.

“Muscimol is not present in all products and cannot explain all symptoms reported by ill patients consuming Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars.”

In addition to muscimol, FDA analyzes of Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bar samples identified the presence of the following compounds:

Acetylpsilocin (also known as 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 4-acetoxy-DMT, O-acetylpsilocin or psilacetin) was found in nine chocolate bar samples;

Psilocin, a Schedule I controlled substance, was found in four chocolate bar samples;

Pregabalin, a prescription drug, was found in three chocolate bar samples; And

Desmethoxyyangonine, dihydrokavain and kavain (kavalactones found in the kava plant) were all present in 15 chocolate bar samples.

Results in found a table here shows different compounds present in different flavors of chocolate bars. Yet, even for the same flavor of a chocolate bar, there can be variations in the compounds present.

Although these compounds have known effects individually when taken, less research exists on their interactions when taken together. Medical officials from the FDA and CDC interpret these test results to understand the health risks of ingesting these chemicals and determine appropriate next steps.

Additional tests for Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars listed in the table is ongoing and the product table will be updated as sample results, including results for cones and gummies, become available.

The Food and Drug Administration is aware that recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products remain on the shelves at several smoke/vape shops and at retailers selling hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol ( delta-8 THC). ). The FDA is monitoring the company’s recall to assess its effectiveness.

The FDA is working with the National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Smoke Shop Association to raise awareness about the recall. All Diamond Shruumz brand products have been recalled and are no longer available for sale.

Consumers may not purchase or consume Diamond Shruumz branded products. If you have noticed a store continuing to sell recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products, please report this information to the FDA.

Consumers are urged to check their homes for recalled products and to throw them away if they have them on hand.

Anyone who experiences side effects after consuming recalled products is urged to seek immediate medical attention, especially if they have difficulty breathing.

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