Date issued: 27 June 2024
Issued by: Dr. Evelyn Wong, Acting Chief Health Officer
Issued to: Health professionals and the Victorian community
Key messages
- There have been reports of people becoming severely unwell and requiring medical care following consumption of ‘Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies’ in Australia.
- People are strongly advised not to consume these products.
- Anyone who develops unusual or severe symptoms after consuming these products should attend their nearest emergency department.
- People are advised to return or safely dispose of any remaining product.
- 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.
- Read the full alert: Health warning on hospitalisations linked to ‘Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies’
