Two young children hospitalised after eating chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms

Two children aged five and six have been admitted to hospital after consuming chocolate containing psilocybin mushrooms during a family holiday. The youngsters experienced hallucinations, confusion and dilated pupils following the incident, and were admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit for close monitoring and treatment. The case highlights growing concerns about accidental ingestion of dangerous substances by children, particularly during family trips where supervision may be less stringent. Medical staff at the hospital confirmed that both children’s conditions were being closely monitored, though details about the source of the contaminated chocolate and how it came to be consumed remain unclear. The children are expected to make a full recovery, though the incident has raised questions about product safety and parental vigilance when travelling abroad.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.