diff --git a/items.cpp b/items.cpp
index 4d2bd610..f8358983 100644
--- a/items.cpp
+++ b/items.cpp
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ EX bool collectItem(cell *c2, cell *last, bool telekinesis IS(false)) {
     if(shmup::on || multi::players > 1) {
       shmup::delayed_safety = true;
       shmup::delayed_safety_land = c2->land;
+      c2->item = itNone;
       }
     else 
       activateSafety(c2->land);