SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 11, 2025Scientific American

Magic Mushroom Edibles Found to Contain No Psilocybin

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Testing of 12 "magic mushroom" edibles sold in Portland found none contained psilocybin, despite their marketing claims. Instead, seven products contained undisclosed substances including cannabis extract, synthetic psychedelics, and caffeine. The untested synthetic compounds discovered pose potential health risks, contributing to concerns following 73 hospitalizations and three deaths possibly linked to similar products nationwide.

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