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| Dr. Michael Moss couldn’t explain why an ICU patient was convulsing after eating a mushroomed-infused candy bar. Moss, a toxicologist at the University of Utah Hospital, began contacting poison centers across the country for help. He discovered similar cases were popping up: Patients with nausea, vomiting, agitation, seizures, loss of consciousness and other symptoms. There are now 130 documented illnesses – including two suspected deaths – all tied to the same brand of mushroom edibles, called Diamond Shruumz, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The edible’s maker said it has ceased production and distribution of the products, citing “toxic levels of muscimol,” the compound found in Amanita muscaria, the mushroom used to make the edible. But it’s still not clear that the mushroom is to blame for the illnesses. 🍄 Most toxicology labs didn’t have Amanita muscaria, a red-capped mushroom where muscimol is found, on their radar as they would for common street drugs. 🍄 The federal investigation found a synthetic version of psilocybin in the chocolate bars, which is not a controlled substance but could be considered illegal under federal law because of its similarity to psilocybin. 🍄 Amanita muscaria mushroom is poisonous, but there are not many documented reports of overdose and death. ➡️ Here’s what else our reporting turned up and what more you should know about these mushroom edibles. |
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| Young tattoo artists are challenging the traditional ways of running a business and how they poke ink into skin. They’re working to leave a permanent mark, from forming independent collectives to reviving the “stick and poke” method that uses a singular needle to etch designs. Independent studios like these rose during the pandemic, pushing styles and tastes to evolve, but the goal has remained the same: To create distinctive, meaningful, permanent art. |
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| | Utah voters will decide whether to give state lawmakers power to revise or repeal citizen-led ballot initiatives. The state’s Republican legislative supermajority voted to include the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot over objections from some members of its own party. (via KUER) |
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| | Ford is scrapping its all-electric SUV plan and will instead offer hybrid versions. The next EVs in its pipeline are now pickup trucks and commercial vans, where John Lawler, Ford’s chief financial officer, sees a competitive edge for the company. |
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