LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 18, 2024) – The Kentucky Poison Control Center is warning Kentuckians to not buy or consume Diamond Shruumz brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies. All flavors of these products have been recalled because they have been linked to severe illness.

So far, there have been 69 illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz, including one potentially related death that is under investigation. Five cases have been reported in Kentucky, resulting in multiple hospitalizations. Nationwide 36 people have been hospitalized.

The Kentucky Poison Control Center is working with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate cases of illness associated with these products.

“Counties with known exposures range from Boone and Harrison in Northern KY, to Fayette in Eastern KY, and McCracken and Grayson in Southwestern KY,” said Ashley Webb, board-certified toxicologist and director of the Kentucky Poison Control Center. “However, as reporting is voluntary, we suspect there may be more cases in the state and they would not be limited to one region – the product was sold throughout Kentucky and all surrounding states.”

Possible symptoms include seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, abnormal heart rates, high or low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Diamond Shruumz brand products were sold online and at a variety of retail locations in Kentucky including smoke/vape shops and stores that sell hemp-derived products like CBD and delta 8 THC. These products are marketed for “microdosing”.

There have been reports that these products are still available at some retail locations. Consumers are strongly advised not to buy them as all Diamond Shruumz products are included in this recall. Anyone who has these products at home should throw them away.

“If you have eaten any of these products and experience symptoms, call poison control right away,” Webb said. “However, anyone experiencing severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing or seizure should call 911.”

Poison control is available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.