THC-Laced Starburst, Froot Loops, Other Brand Name Copycats May Lead to Child Ingestion, Warns FDA 

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FDA Accidental THC Ingestion Warning Overview: 

• Who: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers about the possibility of children and adults accidentally ingesting THC products. 
• Why: The FDA issued the warning after becoming aware of multiple media reports of individuals suffering adverse health effects after accidentally consuming THC products designed to mimic commonly consumed brands. 
• Where: The warning is for consumers nationwide. 

Starburst, Nerd Ropes, and other brand name copycats, as well as knockoffs of Froot Loops, Cap’n Crunch, and other popular cereals containing THC, may be accidentally ingested by children and other consumers, says a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning. 

The FDA says a child or adult can accidentally ingest THC since a number of products can be “easily mistaken” for “commonly consumed” food items such as candy, cookies, and breakfast cereals. 

Individuals who accidentally ingest THC can suffer from “serious adverse events,” with children being at a heightened risk, according to the FDA. 

The FDA says certain items are specifically designed to “mimic the appearance” of well-known branded food products such as Froot Loops, Cap’n Crunch, Starbursts, Nerds Ropes, Sour Patch Kids, Cocoa Puffs, and Trix, among others. 

The companies behind the products will use similar logos, pictures, brand names, or packaging in order to create “copycats” which are “easily mistaken for popular, well-recognized foods that appeal to children,” according to the FDA. 

The FDA says it is aware of multiple reports in the media of children and adults who accidentally consumed edible products containing THC that were made to resemble popular brands. 

FDA Says Ingestion Of THC Can Lead To Adverse Health Effects

Some of the individuals who accidentally ingested the THC reportedly experienced adverse health effects, including vomiting, hallucinations, and increased heart rate, according to the FDA. 

The FDA says many of the incidences required a child to either receive medical intervention or be admitted to a hospital. 

Consumers who believe their child may have accidentally ingested a product containing THC are urged to call poison control right away at 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1 to get emergency medical help. 

The FDA says consumers should not wait for symptoms to occur before calling for help.

A class action lawsuit was filed against Total Life Changes last June over claims the tea company sold tea containing undisclosed THC. The complaint was ultimately dismissed without prejudice in November. 

Have you accidentally ingested a product containing THC? Let us know in the comments! 

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