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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Issues Stop-Sale Order for Dangerous, Psychedelic Food Products Targeting Children
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Issues Stop-Sale Order for Dangerous, Psychedelic Food Products Targeting Children
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued a blanket stop-sale order for all Diamond Shruumz-branded products because they have been found to contain poisonous or harmful substances, including psychotropic components, such as O-Acetylpsilocin, a controlled substance pursuant to Chapter 893, Florida Statutes. These products are also subject to a recent recall announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products placed under stop sale include all Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars, and gummies.
“As a state, we have a responsibility to protect our citizens, especially our children, from potentially harmful products and substances, and we are committed to ensuring that all food products sold in Florida meet strict safety standards,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “By issuing this stop-sale order, we are taking swift action to ensure these products do not re-enter the marketplace and to safeguard the well-being of Floridians.”
The recall was announced by the FDA on June 28, 2024, and initiated after Prophet Premium Blends, located in Santa Ana, California, identified the presence of Muscimol in the affected products. Muscimol has been associated with adverse symptoms, including seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rates, and hyper/hypotension. These symptoms were reported in individuals who consumed Diamond Shruumz products.
Prior to the announced recall, FDACS inspectors issued stop-sale orders for nearly 140,000 packages of Diamond Shruumz products at Honest PP&D Inc. in Orlando, Florida, following inspections on February 20, 2024, and June 24, 2024. Inspectors found Diamond Shruumz products with unapproved food additives and a variety of labeling violations, including not listing ingredients, not listing nutrition facts, and not declaring the presence of allergens.
The FDA has recommended that consumers should not buy or eat any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies.
For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov.
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Leader Driskell Sends Best Wishes to Team USA and Congratulates Floridian Flag Bearer Coco Gauff
STATEMENT: Leader Driskell Sends Best Wishes to Team USA and Congratulates Floridian Flag Bearer Coco Gauff
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) sends well wishes to Team USA and congratulates #2 world-ranked tennis player and Floridian, Coco Gauff, ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
“With the Paris Olympics kicking off today, I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Florida’s own Coco Gauff for being selected as flag bearer for Team USA, making HERstory as the youngest, as well as the first tennis player, to carry our country’s flag in the Olympics. Wishing Team USA the best of luck in this year’s games. Let’s get that gold!”
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Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces $2 Million Available to Florida Landowners to Improve Forest Health
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Troubling Trend: Florida House Democrats’ Field Hearing Continues to Reveal Detrimental Impact of Harmful Policies on Floridians
CONTACT
Joey Arellano
Acting Communications Director
House Democratic Office
(850) 717-4943
Troubling Trend: Florida House Democrats’ Field Hearing Continues to Reveal Detrimental Impact of Harmful Policies on Floridians
ORLANDO, Fla. – Yesterday, Florida House Democrats hosted the second “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing in the Central Florida region. This hearing provided yet another opportunity for legislators to hear directly from Floridians in a different part of the state who were shut out from the legislative process and were unable to voice their concerns during the 2024 Legislative Session. During the hearing, Floridians discussed how Republican efforts to prioritize culture wars hurt minority communities while distracting lawmakers from addressing critical issues impacting Florida’s families, including the skyrocketing housing and property insurance costs.
This official Caucus hearing followed a similar format to legislative committee meetings. It was presided by Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) and was joined by Democratic Central Florida region Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) who coordinated the Central Florida hearing, as well as Representatives Johanna López (D-Orlando), Tom Keen (D-Orlando), LaVon Bracy Davis (D-Ocoee), and Rita Harris (D-Orlando). Central Florida region community members, including teachers, students, young Floridians, parents, activists, faith leaders, and business leaders all shared their personal stories and concerns.
Those who were unable to attend the live hearing can replay it via The Florida Channel at: https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/7-23-24-house-democratic-caucus-summer-field-hearing/.
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FAMU BOT Accepts Robinson’s Resignation, Appoints Alum Timothy Beard as Interim President
Upcoming Public Meeting for Edgewater Drive New Traffic Signal
For Immediate Release July 24, 2024 |
Contact: Public Information Office |
Upcoming Public Meeting for Edgewater Drive New Traffic Signal
Meeting will be offered in person and online
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Edgewater Drive (State Road (S.R.) 424) from south of Satel Drive to north of Aloha Street on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this project is to address identified safety issues by signalizing the offset intersection along Edgewater Drive at Satel Drive and Aloha Street.
The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of platform they choose, will participate in the same live meeting.
FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public meeting in a hybrid format to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.
In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going Rosemont Neighborhood Center, 4872 Rose Bay Dr., Orlando, FL 32808 anytime between time 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually.
Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet or mobile device at 6:30 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/362237843965204832. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.
Those who cannot attend the meeting may view all meeting materials, including the presentation, and provide comment through the project website at www.cflroads.com/project/450531-1. You may also contact FDOT Project Manager Bita Hooman directly at 386-943-5645 or [email protected] to receive project documents.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at [email protected].
Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Carolyn Fitzwilliam at 386-943-5215 or [email protected] at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT District Five Public Information Office at [email protected] or by phone at 386-943-5593.
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Becoming the Presumptive Democratic Nominee for President
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Florida has Record-Setting Year for Applying Prescribed Fire
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Florida House Democrats’ Inaugural Hearing Reveals Detrimental Impact of Harmful Policy Proposals on Floridians
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2024
CONTACT
Joey Arellano
Acting Communications Director
House Democratic Office
(850) 717-4943
Florida House Democrats’ Inaugural Hearing Reveals Detrimental Impact of Harmful Policy Proposals on Floridians
TAMPA, Fla. – Yesterday, Florida House Democrats hosted the inaugural “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing in the Tampa Bay region. This hearing provided an opportunity for legislators to hear directly from Floridians who were shut out from the legislative process and were unable to voice their concerns during the 2024 Legislative Session. During the hearing, Floridians discussed how Republican efforts to prioritize culture wars were not only harmful for our state, but also distract lawmakers from addressing critical issues impacting Florida’s families, including the skyrocketing housing and property insurance costs, safe access to abortions, and more.
This official Caucus hearing followed a similar format to legislative committee meetings. It was presided by Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) and was joined by Democratic Tampa Bay region Representatives Dianne Hart (D-Tampa), Lindsay Cross (D-St. Petersburg), Michele K. Rayner (D-St. Petersburg), and Susan L. Valdés (D-Tampa). Tampa Bay region community members, including teachers, students, parents, activists, and business leaders all shared their personal stories and concerns.
Those who were unable to attend the live hearing can replay it via The Florida Channel at https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/7-22-24-house-democratic-caucus-summer-field-hearing/.
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