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Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don't know why
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/21/nx-s1-5066893/amanita-magic-mushroom-gummies-diamond-shruumz(5 min. audio at link)
Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don't know why
AUGUST 21, 2024 1:40 AM ET
HEARD ON MORNING EDITION
By Will Stone
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“This was crazy,” he said to himself, “Nobody gets put on the ventilator and has a seizure from eating psychedelic mushrooms.”
Alarmed, he began contacting poison centers around the country, and soon discovered similar cases were popping up: Patients with nausea, vomiting, agitation, seizures, loss of consciousness and other symptoms.
There are now 130 documented illnesses – including two suspected deaths – all tied to the same brand of mushroom edibles, called Diamond Shruumz, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
It’s one of the many varieties of psychedelic-inspired treats that have proliferated online, in smoke shops and convenience stores, often advertising some kind of proprietary mushroom blend, with words like “nootropic,” “magic” or “microdosing” emblazoned on the packaging.
[...]
AUGUST 21, 2024 1:40 AM ET
HEARD ON MORNING EDITION
By Will Stone
[...]
“This was crazy,” he said to himself, “Nobody gets put on the ventilator and has a seizure from eating psychedelic mushrooms.”
Alarmed, he began contacting poison centers around the country, and soon discovered similar cases were popping up: Patients with nausea, vomiting, agitation, seizures, loss of consciousness and other symptoms.
There are now 130 documented illnesses – including two suspected deaths – all tied to the same brand of mushroom edibles, called Diamond Shruumz, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
It’s one of the many varieties of psychedelic-inspired treats that have proliferated online, in smoke shops and convenience stores, often advertising some kind of proprietary mushroom blend, with words like “nootropic,” “magic” or “microdosing” emblazoned on the packaging.
[...]
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I haven't had an issue with gummies but I don't experiment with different brands anymore. I stick with one I know I've had a good experience with.
Man, I had some fun times on magic mushrooms when I was in my 20s. 
