These Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers are nearly identical to the actual gummy worm candy, but these packages contain THC that may be harmful to children. (Courtesy: Albany Med) … TOPICS: Cannabis THC Children Packaging Products Pediatric Marijuana Intoxication ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — For the second time in two years , federal agencies have sent cease-and-desist letters to cannabis retailers , demanding they stop selling products made to look like popular candy, cookies and snacks.
“Companies that market and sell edible THC products that are easily mistaken for snacks and candy are not only acting illegally, but they are also putting the health of young children at risk,” Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Samuel Levine said in a release. “Those that prioritize profits in front of children’s safety are at serious risk of legal action.”
According to a release, the agencies sent letters to Hippy Mood , Life Leaf Medical CBD Center, SHAMROCKSHROOMS, Mary Janes Bakery Co. LLC and Miami Rave LLC, and Earthly Hemps.
CBS6 reached out to SHAMROCKSHROOMS, which is online only, and Hippy Mood, located in Levittown, Pa. The other retailers are located in the south.
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Although the former did not respond to requests for comment, the owner of Hippy Mood, Amy Romejko, said her business had removed all products that were noted to be an issue.
“I would never, ever want to put a child in harm,” she told CBS6. “We are totally innocent, and did not have any wrong intention when we purchased and made the products available on our website.”
Romejko said the products had been purchased from a wholesale company out of California for more than four years. She told CBS6 that the company, Flame USA, even previously revised its packaging to remain compliant with cannabis regulations. Romejko added that there are other retailers selling the products in question from Flame USA, so she didn’t understand why Hippy Mood was singled out by the FTC.
CBS6 reached out to Flame USA, but has not received a response.Legislators in New York, though, […]
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