Hallucinogenic Gummy Bears Found in Hessen Vending Machines

Authorities warn after a man is hospitalized due to consuming gummies containing the psychoactive substance Muscimol.

The contaminated gummy bears were discovered in eight vending machines across the Wetteraukreis region in Mittelhessen.
A young man experienced severe symptoms and was hospitalized shortly after consuming the gummies.
The psychoactive substance Muscimol, derived from fly agaric mushrooms, was identified in the gummies.
Authorities had previously issued warnings in August about the potential dangers of these gummies, which were initially sold online.
Following the incident, a Europe-wide warning was issued, and the vending machine operator was instructed to remove the product from sale.