- Gummies sold as brain-boosting were found laced with an illegal psychedelic, landing people in the hospital
- CDC investigators found that four out of six tested nootropic gummies contained psilocybin, a Schedule I substance
- Five patients, including a three-year-old child, went to the ER after consuming the products with symptoms of confusion, anxiety, and rapid heart rate
- Mushroom gummies have become popular for "microdosing," but some products contain undisclosed and harmful substances
- Some brands of gummies were found to contain Amanita muscaria, which can have similar psychedelic effects as psilocybin, leading to hospitalizations and illnesses
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