Amanita Muscaria Part 4: The Rise and Fall of Fake Amanita

We missed you! Have you ever wondered what's actually in those brightly colored "shroom" chocolate bars behind the glass at your local head shop? For several years many of them were marketed as containing Amanita Muscaria, however user reports and independent lab testing tell a decidedly different story. How DID mushroom marketing hucksters confuse consumers, media, and government agencies alike? Press play and find out! To hear Max detail her maiden voyage with ole Amanita (and support our hard work), head to our Patreon to hear this episode in our soon-to-be-patented Extended Release Formula https://www.patreon.com/c/TripReportReportFollow us on Instagram @tripreportreportAaaaaand check out our ever growing list of harm reduction resources at tripreportreport.comSources Referenced in this EpisodeFDA.gov, "Investigation of Illnesses: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies (June 2024)"FDA.gov, "Letter to Industry on the Use of Amanita Muscaria or its Constituents in Food"CDC.gov, "Notes from the Field: Schedule I Substances Identified in Nootropic Gummies Containing Amanita muscaria or Other Mushrooms — Charlottesville, Virginia, 2023–2024"Hannah Webster for The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Massive recall of ‘Diamond Shruumz’ products underscores need for stricter regulation"Jacob Vaugh, for the Dallas Observer, "Psychedelic Indeed: We Tripped on Legal Magic Mushroom Gummies (This Time)"Buckminster Campione, on Erowid, "I Know What I Must Do"Scary_Lingonberry200, Amanita Trip Report: https://www.reddit.com/r/shrooms/comments/j6s355/comment/k8hws2f/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button"Mushroom Gummies" on KTBS 3 News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHdH4mwfE-0DisclaimerThis podcast addresses sensitive subjects, including drugs, addiction, and related topics. The information presented is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.The hosts and guests are not licensed medical professionals. Do not rely on any information discussed in this podcast to make decisions regarding your health or well-being without first consulting a qualified healthcare provider.Discussion of drugs, their effects, or methods of consumption does not imply endorsement, encouragement, or promotion by the producers, hosts, guests, or affiliated parties. The producers, hosts, guests, and affiliated parties are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this podcast.Engage with the content responsibly, critically, and with an open mind. If you or someone else is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, please seek professional help immediately.