Urgent nationwide health warning over ‘mushroom’ lollies linked to terrifying hallucinations which has put five people in hospital

Five people are in hospital after eating toxic mushroom gummies, with some patients experiencing hallucinations.

An urgent health warning has been issued for Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane varieties.

Patients reported experiencing nausea, vomiting, disturbing hallucinations, seizure-like activity, dizziness and drowsiness.

NSW Poisons Information Centre medical director Dr Darren Roberts has urged people not to consume the products.

‘We are strongly recommending that people do not consume these products,’ Dr Roberts said.

Dr Roberts said the products should be disposed of safely away from children and pets.

 More to come.