Microdosing chocolate bars leads to seizures, heart issues: FDA
What specific health problems have been reported by users of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars according to the FDA?
According to the FDA, users of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars have reported several severe health problems2. These include seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, high blood pressure and low blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting6. Eight cases have been reported across four states, with four in Arizona, two in Indiana, one in Nevada, and one in Pennsylvania. Out of these eight cases, six people have been hospitalized.
How many cases of adverse effects from the Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars have been reported, and in which states did these occur?
A total of eight cases of adverse effects from the Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars have been reported. These cases occurred in four states: four in Arizona, two in Indiana, one in Nevada, and one in Pennsylvania.
What has been the FDA's response to the health issues associated with the Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars?
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to avoid eating, selling, or serving Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars due to the associated health risks. They have advised retailers to stop selling the products and hold them in a secure location until further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product safely are provided. The FDA is actively investigating the cause of the illnesses and considering appropriate next steps.