Mushroom Gummies Hospitalize Multiple Individuals in NSWMushroom Gummies Hospitalize Multiple Individuals in NSW Several people in New South Wales (NSW) have been admitted to the hospital after consuming “mushroom gummies,” prompting an urgent warning from health authorities. The affected individuals reportedly experienced “unexpected toxicity” after consuming Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane varieties of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies. Symptoms include nausea, persistent vomiting, convulsive activity, involuntary muscle movements, anxiety, hallucinations, drowsiness, dizziness, and a rapid heart rate. The NSW Poisons Information Center has strongly advised against using the products, urging the public to discard them safely. NSW Health is investigating the issue in collaboration with other jurisdictions, as there have been increased hospital admissions across multiple states. The Food Standards Australia New Zealand has also issued a recall for the products, warning of adverse symptoms due to the presence of unapproved ingredients (lion’s mane and cordyceps). Individuals who experience any of the listed symptoms are instructed to contact the NSW Poisons Information Center or call Triple Zero if their condition is severe.
Several people have been hospitalized in NSW after consuming “mushroom gummies”, prompting an urgent warning from health authorities.
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NSW’s Chief Health Officer has urged the community not to consume Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies after several people were hospitalized with “unexpected toxicity”.
According to NSW Health, at least five people have been treated in hospitals across the state since April after taking Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane gummies.
NSW Health said several people have been hospitalized after consuming Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane varieties of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies. Photo: Australia New Zealand Food Standards
NSW Health said it is working with other jurisdictions to investigate the issue as there have been increases in hospital admissions across states.
Symptoms reported by other patients include nausea or persistent vomiting, as well as convulsive activity and involuntary movements such as twitching in the eyes, arms, or legs.
Anxiety, disturbing hallucinations, drowsiness or loss of consciousness, dizziness or light-headedness, and a fast heart rate or pulse may also be symptoms.
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NSW Poisons Information Center medical director Dr Darren Roberts has urged the community not to use the products if they have been purchased.
“Investigations are ongoing into what these products contain,” Dr. Roberts said in a statement.
“We strongly advise people not to consume these products.
“If you have these products, please dispose of them safely, out of reach of children and pets, to prevent accidental consumption.”
At least five people have been treated in hospitals across the state since April after taking the gummies. Photo: Tom Parrish / NCA
The warning follows a recall for the products issued by the food safety watchdog on Wednesday.
“Food products containing unapproved new ingredients (lion’s mane, cordyceps) may cause adverse symptoms if the product is consumed,” Food Standards Australia New Zealand said.
The public is asked to contact the NSW Poisons Information Center on 13 11 26 if they experience any of the symptoms listed, or call Triple Zero if they are seriously ill.
