Gummies warning for South Australia
27 Jun 2024
A South Australian male in his teens was found in an unresponsive state earlier this month after eating several of the gummies. He was provided with treatment and has now recovered.
At least five people in New South Wales have also required treatment after ingesting the gummies.
A recall has been issued by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand for the following products, which are sold online:
- Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies – Cordyceps
- Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies – Lion’s Mane.
The signs and symptoms of toxicity include nausea and/or persistent vomiting, seizure like activity and involuntary movement such as arms or legs twitching, and rapid eye movement, disturbing hallucinations, drowsiness or loss of consciousness, dizziness or light headedness, anxiety and a racing heart or pulse.
Quotes attributable to Public Health Medical Consultant, Dr Kimberly Humphrey
If you have these products at home, dispose of them immediately, and keep them out of reach of children and pets to avoid accidental consumption
