Two Children Hospitalized After Consuming Hallucinogenic Mushroom Chocolate During Family Vacation
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Two children were hospitalized in northern Israel after eating chocolate containing hallucinogenic mushrooms, showing neurological symptoms and hallucinations. They were stabilized and admitted to intensive care for monitoring, with doctors warning of the dangers and urging caution.
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- Two children aged 5.5 and 6.5 ingested chocolate with hallucinogenic mushrooms during a family vacation.
- They were admitted to Galilee Medical Center with dilated pupils and hallucinations but stable vital signs.
- Poisoning suspected from Psilocybe or Panaeolus mushrooms, which can cause severe neurological and cardiac symptoms.
- Both children were hospitalized in pediatric intensive care for close observation due to risk of symptom progression.
- Medical staff praised parental alertness and rapid treatment for preventing critical harm.
- Health officials warned the public to keep dangerous substances away from children and seek immediate care if poisoning is suspected.
Two young children, aged 5.5 and 6.5 years, were urgently admitted to the pediatric emergency department at Galilee Medical Center after ingesting chocolate containing hallucinogenic mushrooms during a family vacation. Upon arrival, the children exhibited significantly dilated pupils and hallucinations but were stable in terms of breathing and circulation. Initial assessment revealed neurological symptoms, prompting consultation with the National Poison Information Center. The suspected poisoning involved Psilocybe or Panaeolus mushrooms, known to cause hallucinations, increased blood pressure, and in severe cases, seizures and cardiac complications.
Due to the risk of worsening symptoms, both children were hospitalized for close monitoring in the pediatric intensive care unit. Dr. Sally Mahum, a pediatric emergency physician, described the children’s condition as confused with active hallucinations and emphasized the immediate stabilization and ongoing monitoring coordinated with the poison center. Dr. Zvi Sheleg, deputy director of Galilee Medical Center, called the incident serious and potentially life-threatening but noted the outcome was favorable thanks to parental vigilance and prompt medical intervention. He urged the public to keep dangerous substances away from young children and seek immediate medical care if poisoning is suspected.
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