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Nicoletta Lanese

Seizures, heart rhythm problems and acidic blood seen in 12 people after eating snacks containing mushrooms

A compilation of photos of colorful ziptop packaging, like those used for snacks. The packages read "Extreme potency! Diamond Shruumz" and show pictures of fruit gummies or filled ice cream cones.

Sweet snacks with added ingredients marketed as reducing stress and boosting brain power may be behind a spate of severe illnesses being investigated by U.S. health officials.

As of Tuesday (June 11), 12 people in eight states have gotten sick after consuming Diamond Shruumz-branded chocolate bars, gummies or cones, which are ice cream cones with a sweet filling. Despite the brand's name, the company says on its website that its products don't contain psychedelics, such as psilocybin. 

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