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AGES warns against products containing mushroom poisons
The Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) issued a warning on Wednesday about products containing psychoactive mushroom poisons such as psilocybin or muscimol. Across Europe, adolescents and adults had to be treated in hospital because they had consumed such products.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to AGES, the products can trigger symptoms of poisoning. These include hallucinations such as colorful illusions, a feeling of weightlessness and euphoria. Other consequences include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and increased salivation. Psychosis and circulatory failure have also been recorded. Larger quantities can even lead to unconsciousness and coma.
The products are purchased via online stores, for example, but also from vending machines. They are often labeled as non-food items, such as souvenirs or collector's items. However, the products look like fruit gums or chocolate. Companies that sell such items must expect penalties due to the harmful effects on health.
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