San Diego Sheriff Issues Warning on Marijuana Candy in Halloween Bags

For medicinal marijuana patients, edibles can be an alternative to smoking. However, they can also be a danger to children if ingested.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning for parents Monday that candies infused with marijuana may end up in their child’s trick-or-treat bag this Halloween.

Edibles, as they’re called, add marijuana into the batter for cookies or brownies or can be added to sugar candies or gummies.

For patients who need medicinal marijuana, they can be an alternative to smoking marijuana.

However, as the San Diego County Sheriff warns, they can also be a danger to children if ingested.

In the images posted to the sheriff’s Facebook page, the candies look like chocolate bars or jelly candies. The active ingredient in the edibles, THC, is concentrated and can make a child sick, deputies said.

So they suggest feeding your children before they go trick-or-treating to avoid “snacking” along the trail. When you get home, look at all the candy and read the labels. Sometimes edibles look like a chocolate candy bar.

Look for any signs of tampering such as torn candy wrappers or pinholes.

Throw away homemade items like cookies or other pastries. Toss fruit or any unwrapped candy.

Also, remind your children not to accept candy from anyone in cars, officials suggest.

If your child starts to feel or act strange after eating candy, take them to the doctor or call Poison Control at (800) 222‐1222. In an emergency, call 911.

If any form of marijuana candy ends up in your child's Halloween bag, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565‐5200.
 

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