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FDACS Issues Stop-Production Order for Dangerous Psychedelic Foods

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These products are also subject to a recent recall announced by the FDA

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (FDACS) has issued a blanket sales ban on all Diamond Shruumz brand products because they have been found to contain toxic or harmful substances, including psychotropic compounds such as O-acetylpsilocin, a controlled substance under Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes. (Photo by FDACS)

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the Florida The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (FDACS) has issued a blanket ban on the sale of all Diamond Shruumz brand products because they have been found to contain toxic or harmful substances, including psychotropic components, such as O-acetylpsilocin, a controlled substance under Chapter 893. Florida Statutes. These products are also subject to a recent recall announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products placed under stop sale are all Diamond Shruumz brand cones, chocolate bars, and gummies.

“As a state, we have a responsibility to protect our citizens, especially our children, from potentially harmful products and substances, and we are committed to ensuring that all food products sold in the state are Florida meet strict safety standards,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “By issuing this cease and desist order, we are taking swift action to ensure these products do not return to the market and to protect the well-being of Floridians.”

The recall was announced by the FDA on June 28, 2024, and was initiated after Prophet Premium Blends, based in Santa Ana, California, identified the presence of Muscimol in the affected products. Muscimol has been associated with adverse symptoms including seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abnormal heartbeats, and hyper/hypotension. These symptoms have been reported in individuals consuming Diamond Shruumz products.

Before the announced recall, FDACS inspectors issued orders to stop sales of nearly 140,000 packages of Diamond Shruumz products at Honest PP&D Inc. in Orlando. Floridafollowing inspections on February 20, 2024 and June 24, 2024. Inspectors found Diamond Shruumz products with unapproved food additives and several labeling violations, including failure to list ingredients, failure to list nutritional values, and failure to list the presence of allergens.

The FDA has recommended that consumers stop purchasing or eating Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies.

For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, visit FDACS.gov.

–FDACS