United States: The American Food and Drug Administration is giving warning to consumers not to eat Microdosing Chocolate Bars under the particular brand named Diamond Shruumz which leads to the multiple individuals became ill after ingesting them.
Multiple Illnesses Recorded Across Five States
As of Friday, eight severe illnesses linked to the edibles had been recorded in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Indiana, and Nevada (four instances apiece).
The FDA released a statement saying, “All eight people have reported seeking medical care; six have been hospitalized.” There have been no recorded fatalities.
FDA Reports Symptoms and Severity of Illnesses
The symptoms have included “seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting,” according to the FDA.
Urgent Call for Merchants to Discontinue Sales
Online, at smoke/vape shops, legal CBD/THC shops, and other retail locations across the country are the marketing channels for Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars. The FDA is requesting that merchants discontinue offering the goods.
Microdosing chocolate bars might seem tempting, but they come with a lot of risks, which contains substances like THC that can damage your health, since they aren’t regulated like the medicine and they might not be safe always. Using them can lead to to the dependence, making things worse and also some people might judge you for using them, so even they seem like a quick fix, it’s Important to think carefully before trying them.
Children at Heightened Risk Due to Candy-Like Appeal
Children are especially at risk from the foods, the organization stated.
“This product may appeal to children and teenagers as it is marketed as a candy,” the Food and Drug Administration stated. “Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children and take extra care to avoid this product being consumed by younger people.”
Call the Poison Help Line at 800-222-1222 and report the consumption of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars if you do fall ill after swallowing them.