This week, the Food and Drug Administration warned food manufacturers that Amanita muscaria and the compounds in that mushroom are not authorized for use in food, citing a review of the scientific ...
Federal regulators have cracked down on mushroom edibles containing Amanita muscaria — also known as fly agaric — after mounting safety concerns. Federal regulators are taking aim at a popular ...
While psilocybin has been considered for its potential benefits, the compounds in the Amanita muscaria can be toxic. However, what constitutes a safe dosage of either compound is still unknown.