Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson | Wisconsin Health Care Association Website
Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson | Wisconsin Health Care Association Website
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is investigating reports of severe illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. These products contain a proprietary blend of mushrooms and are available online and at retailers nationwide.
"Products containing psychoactive compounds such as cannabinoids or mushroom extracts are increasing in availability," said DHS Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health Sheryl Bedno. "The Diamond Shruumz-brand products may contain harmful and undisclosed ingredients that can cause serious illness when eaten, and we ask Wisconsinites who have purchased these products not to consume them."
On June 12, 2024, the CDC released a Health Advisory reporting severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand products. As of June 25, 2024, a total of 39 illnesses have been reported across 20 different states. To date, Wisconsin has no reported cases. Of those affected, more than half were hospitalized. Symptoms included seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, abnormal heart rates, high or low blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.
Retailers are advised not to sell or distribute these products until further direction is provided by the FDA. Consumers who experience illness after consuming these products should consult their healthcare provider or seek medical care immediately. The Wisconsin Poison Center can be contacted at 800-222-1222 for symptom reporting.
Healthcare providers suspecting illness due to these edibles can consult with a toxicologist at the Wisconsin Poison Center and report cases either through the center or directly to the FDA via an online MedWatch Voluntary Reporting form.
The FDA's investigation into these illnesses is ongoing. DHS and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as they become available on the FDA website.
Members of the media can direct inquiries to DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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