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When sellers of edible cannabis products use packaging that mimics popular kids’ cereals, snacks, and candy, the FTC and FDA take notice — and action. Edible cannabis — like cereal, gummies, cookies, candies, and chips — have cannabis that’s derived from marijuana or hemp. Some of these foods have Delta-8 THC, which is a part of cannabis that causes psychoactive and intoxicating effects. After accidentally eating edibles with THC, many kids have gotten sick and even been hospitalized.

The FTC and FDA are calling out five sellers of edible cannabis products using packaging that imitates foods popular with kids. The companies must immediately stop marketing edible Delta-8 THC products that imitate foods with advertising or packaging likely to appeal to young children. This action is part of the FTC’s ongoing monitoring of health-related advertising claims.

Check out these examples to see how easy it would be for a child to mistake cannabis edibles for a kid-friendly snack and accidentally ingest THC in very high doses.

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Package images of Trips Ahoy and Stoneo cookies

The FDA cautions adults to keep Delta-8 THC products out of reach of children and pets. If you, or someone in your household, uses edible cannabis products: 

  • Store cannabis edibles separately from other foods and in their original packaging.
  • Use child-proof cabinets and drawers to keep these products away from kids, just as you would household cleaning and laundry items.
  • Completely reseal the packaging after each use, and immediately store it in a secure location.
  • Talk to family and friends about the danger edibles pose to kids.

To learn more, read 5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC | FDA

 

 

 

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