WA Health is warning the community not to consume Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies after several people presented to hospitals across the country with unexpected symptoms of toxicity.
This includes a person who recently presented to a WA metropolitan hospital.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has issued a recall for the following products, which are sold online:
- Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies – Cordyceps
- Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies – Lion's Mane.
WA Health Acting Chief Health Officer, Dr Paul Armstrong said members of the community who have purchased these products should dispose of them safely, away from children and pets to avoid accidental consumption.
"WA Health strongly recommends not consuming these gummies which have the potential to make you seriously ill," Dr Armstrong said.
"Investigations are still ongoing as to what these products contain."
Reported signs and symptoms of toxicity include:
- nausea and/or persistent vomiting
- seizure like activity and involuntary movement (such as arms/legs twitching, eye movement)
- anxiety
- disturbing hallucinations
- drowsiness or loss of consciousness
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- racing heart/pulse.
If you, or someone you know, has consumed one of these gummies and experience the above symptoms please contact the WA Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. If seriously unwell, call 000.
