Scientists find toxic cause of 'hallucinogenic spinach' after dozens are hospitalised

Australian authorities have identified the weed that led to batches of spinach becoming “hallucinogenic”.

The vegetable had been supplied by a farm in Lindenow, from the state of Victoria, where eight people fell ill.

Meanwhile, 90 people had symptoms in New South Wales (NSW), which prompted 33 of those affected to seek medical attention.