FDA, CDC Probing 2nd Possible Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Products

Published on July 25, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a second possible death linked to a brand of mushroom-infused products that were recalled last month, the two agencies said in a July 23 update. One death potentially linked to the recalled items was already being investigated, the FDA said last week. The agencies did not provide further details regarding the two deaths. A total of 74 illnesses have been reported across 28 states in relation to the recalled Diamond Shruumz-brand products as of July 22, the agencies said. Approximately 62 of the 74 people who reported being sick sought medical care, and 38 have been hospitalized, the FDA and CDC said....

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