The Middlesex-London Health Unit says illegal “copycat” items that closely resemble popular candy brands are on the rise this Halloween.
These copycat items have flashy packaging, alluring visuals, catchy names, unfamiliar THC symbols, or imitating famous brands like Cheetos, Skittles, or Sour Patch Kids.
These items can be easily confused with candy and frequently contain significantly higher THC levels than Health Canada-approved regulated products.
The Health Unit’s Substance Use Team Program Manager Linda Stobo is asking parents to be aware of these items and keep them away from children.
She also says parents need to be aware of the symptoms in case of accidental consumption.
Stobo has some warning for those looking to purchase these products.
Accidental cannabis poisonings are on the rise in Ontario, with the Ontario Poison Centre witnessing an uptick in cases involving children inadvertently consuming edible cannabis products, resulting in hospitalization.
Health Canada also issues a warning that the accidental ingestion of “copycat” edible cannabis products is causing serious harm to children.
Written By: K. Milhomens
