Victoria’s Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Evelyn Wong has issued a health warning relating to Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies.
There have been reports of people becoming severely unwell and requiring medical care following consumption of even small quantities of the gummies.
Dr Wong has strongly advised people to avoid consuming the products, urging anyone in possession of them to either return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or safely dispose of the remaining product away from children and pets.
The warning is in place for both the Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane products.
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, palpitations, dizziness, anxiety, hallucinations, drowsiness, and seizure-like activity including involuntary limb or eye movements.
Anyone who develops symptoms after consuming these products should seek immediate medical care. For severe symptoms call 000.
The Victorian Poisons Information Centre can be contacted 24/7 on 13 11 26 to provide more information about poisons and what to do in suspected cases of poisoning linked to this product.