(Des Moines) Iowa joins a list of several other states with individuals who have become sick, some in critical condition, after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products purchased through a retail store in eastern Iowa.
Earlier this month, the FDA issued a warning to consumers about these products:
*Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies and should discard them. *Consumers should check their homes and discard these products if found.
*These products may appeal to children and teenagers. Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children and take extra care to avoid these products being consumed by younger people.
*Retailers should not sell or distribute any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, or Gummies. They should hold the product in a secure location until additional instructions can be provided on how to return or safely dispose of it.
*If you become ill after consuming these products, please contact your healthcare provider and/or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Tell them you have recently consumed the Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and/or Gummies.
*Healthcare providers should report these illnesses to their local health department and/or the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
The individuals in Iowa each reported consuming one of the following Diamond Shruumz-brand products: cookies, cream chocolate bars, and fruit cereal-flavored bars. Iowa HHS officials recommend that individuals do not purchase or consume these products and that if they have any of these products, they dispose of them. These products are considered dietary supplements, are not regulated by the State of Iowa, and cannot be recalled by the state. These products are commonly available for purchase at consumable hemp retailers as well as tobacco and vape shops. Iowa HHS is investigating these instances, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating these events. The FDA also stated that they had been in conversations with the firm about a possible voluntary recall, but these discussions are ongoing. Any Iowan experiencing severe symptoms should visit the emergency room.
