RALEIGH (News Release) – With Halloween tomorrow, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is reminding North Carolinians to be careful they’re not buying or handing out THC-infused products that look like candy.
“We’re not trying to alarm or worry parents,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “There’s every reason to believe your kids will have a happy Halloween and a stash of safe candy to dig into. But scan the labels and keep an eye out for any odd packaging just in case.”
Hemp-derived THC products including delta-8, delta-10, THC-O, and others, are unregulated and available for people, even kids, to buy in gas stations, convenience stores, and online retailers.
These products don’t have consistent age restrictions, label standards, or safety requirements, and may be packaged to resemble candy and snack food brands popular with children. In some states, poison control centers have reported alarming increases in child exposures to these substances.
Products can have serious side effects for children. Parents should watch out for hallucinations, vomiting, tremor, anxiety, dizziness, confusion, and even a loss of consciousness. If you have concerns, call 9-1-1 or go to the hospital.
