The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles

The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.

The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles
Federal regulators have cracked down on mushroom edibles containing Amanita muscaria — also known as fly agaric — after mounting safety concerns.

The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.

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