The California Attorney General has warned parents about cannabis goods that might be mistaken for conventional confectionery and snacks. According to the Associated Press, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a public advisory regarding edibles being offered online and at unlicensed stores in the state that often contain high doses of THC.
The report added that manufacturers hide the illicit cannabis in Doritos, Oreos, Sour Patch Kids, and other junk food items. Bonta said a replica bag of Doritos has an unsubstantiated 600 milligrams of THC each bag, much more than the 100 milligrams per item permitted by California law.
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California AG Says Unregulated Cannabis Intake Could Harm Kids
While cannabis-infused delicacies disguised as our favorite brands may seem safe and entertaining, Bonta said in a CBS San Francisco article that the risks of eating unregulated and untested cannabis products are too strong for children and teenagers.
He said that the goods pose a danger to adults, too. According to Bonta, these items are untested and uncontrolled. He added that the appealing packaging might tempt teenagers into buying in the illegal cannabis market. Small children might consume them without realizing what they are eating, Bonta pointed out.
People looking for legal cannabis goods in California should seek the official cannabis symbol. The logo looks like a triangle with a marijuana leaf and an exclamation point within it and the letters CA printed beneath it, according to Bonta.
Illicit cannabis products packaged to look like well-known food & candy brands pose a risk to our kids & teens.
I urge all Californians not to consume these unregulated, potentially dangerous cannabis products & if you see a copycat — report it! pic.twitter.com/5kygbxkIAy— Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) October 28, 2021
The California Attorney General urged consumers who stumble encounter counterfeit cannabis-infused edibles to report them to the state’s Department of Cannabis Control online. Attorneys General in Arkansas, Connecticut (via NBC Connecticut), New York, Ohio have issued similar warnings to parents during the Halloween season.
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Other Risks of Taking Illegal Cannabis
THC is the component of cannabis that causes users to get “high,” According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, ingesting the chemical via food or drink items increases the risk of poisoning, particularly in teenagers.
In recent years, California has seen increased emergency care visits linked to cannabis poisoning among young children. In 2016, roughly 21 visits per 1 million Californians under the age of 5 were recorded. According to the state Attorney General’s office, there were around 113 visits per 1 million Californians in 2020.
According to Bonta, people who stumble encounter counterfeit cannabis-infused edibles should register reports with the state Department of Cannabis Control online.
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