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Investigation Report: Severe Acute Illness Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies

CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), America's Poison Centers, and state and local partners are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with eating Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushrooms.

CDC's investigation report provides more information about the symptoms of the acute illness, outbreak investigation statistics, current updates from other partner agencies (FDA, America's Poison Centers, and state and local partners), and other resources.

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September is National Food Safety Education Month

Each September during National Food Safety Education Month, CDC highlights key steps for consumers to prevent foodborne illness and to raise awareness about who is at increased risk of getting severe illness from food poisoning.

You can now access CDC's updated educational resource hub to search for and share food safety infographics, social media graphics, videos, patient stories, and newsletters to help raise awareness.

During September, CDC will share information on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and FoodSafety.gov X (Twitter) and Facebook. Look for #NFSEM24 and join the conversation.

Food Safety Tip

Keep food safety in mind during hurricane season. Power outages can make food unsafe to eat. Always throw out perishable food in your refrigerator after four hours without power or a cold source like ice. Check temperatures of food kept in coolers or your refrigerator with an added cold source and throw out food that has thawed or is above 40°. Get more tips on food safety during and after an emergency.

Eat safe food after a power outage: throw out perishable food in your refrigerator after 4 hours. Check temperature of food in your freezer and in coolers. Throw out food above 40F. You can safely refreeze or cook thawed frozen food that still contains ice crystals or is at 40F or below. When in doubt, throw it out.
Follow food safety tips after a power outage to help prevent food poisoning.

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