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Friday, July 26, 2024

Case Count Update on Recalled Mushroom-Infused Snack Items

FDA provided an update on the number of illnesses linked to the mushroom infused product. FDA and CDC issued the first health warning last month linked to these bioactive-mushroom-infused snack products.  A month later and there are 74 reported cases with 38 hospitalizations and potentially 2 linked deaths. 

The Diamond Shruumz-brand products have been recalled and should no longer be available for sale. These products were available online and in person at a variety of retail locations nationwide including smoke/vape shops, and at retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC).

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 74
Hospitalizations: 38
Potentially associated deaths: 2 (under investigation)
Last illness onset: July 20, 2024
States with Cases: AL (4), AZ (6), CA (1), CO (1), FL (1), GA (7), IN (6), IA (5), KY (5), MD (1), MN (2), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (2), NY (1), NC (3), ND (2), OH (2), OK (1), OR (1), PA (2), SC (5), SD (1), TN (4), TX (1), VA (4), WA (2), Unknown State (1)


https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-illnesses-diamond-shruumz-brand-chocolate-bars-cones-gummies-june-2024
Investigation of Illnesses: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies (June 2024)

Do not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz- Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Current Update
July 23, 2024

As of July 22, 2024, a total of 74 illnesses have been reported from 28 states. Sixty-two (62) of the 74 people have reported seeking medical care, 38 have been hospitalized, and there are two potentially associated deaths under investigation.

This advisory will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 74
Hospitalizations: 38
Potentially associated deaths: 2 (under investigation)
Last illness onset: July 20, 2024
States with Cases: AL (4), AZ (6), CA (1), CO (1), FL (1), GA (7), IN (6), IA (5), KY (5), MD (1), MN (2), MO (1), MT (1), NV (1), NJ (2), NY (1), NC (3), ND (2), OH (2), OK (1), OR (1), PA (2), SC (5), SD (1), TN (4), TX (1), VA (4), WA (2), Unknown State (1)

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