In 2024 a US outbreak linked to one recalled line of mushroom chocolates, cones and gummies reached 180 reported illnesses in 34 states, with 73 people hospitalized (FDA). A later CDC report counted 38 intensive-care admissions and 29 people intubated (Rumph et al., 2026).
Independent lab studies found similar gaps. In Portland, Oregon, products labeled as Amanita contained no ibotenic acid or muscimol but did contain psilocin and tryptamines (Correia et al., 2025), and in a 27-product study a gummy labeled “no psilocybin” contained psilocin and psilocybin (Katragunta et al., 2025). The FDA says Amanita muscaria and its constituents are not authorized in conventional food in the US (FDA).
In Canada, Health Canada says illegally produced drugs are not tested and may contain other dangerous substances (Health Canada). If someone is unwell after eating one, poison centres say to call 911 for unconsciousness, stopped breathing or a seizure, and otherwise list 1-844-POISON-X (CAPCCT).
General information, not medical advice. In an emergency in Canada, call 911. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 9-8-8.
Sources
- FDA: Investigation of illnesses, Diamond Shruumz-brand products
- Rumph et al. (2026), MMWR: Severe illness associated with mushroom-containing chocolate products
- Correia et al. (2025), Psychoactive mushroom gummies in Portland, Oregon
- FDA: Amanita muscaria or its constituents in food
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