The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, MCMA, is calling on lawmakers to regulate the market for marijuana products. Unlicensed cannabis products are causing concern as they are packaged and labeled to look like candy.
Imagine stopping at a gas station for snacks for a road trip and mistakenly giving the kids THC-laced edibles that you thought were fruit snacks. That happened to a Southeastern Michigan family this year.
Another family in southeastern Michigan got tricked into buying what they thought were Sour Patch Kids candies, but they were actually “Stoner Patch Dummies”, and contained THC. The name might be funny, but it was no laughing matter when the kids were taken to the hospital after consuming the edibles.
Stephen Linder, MCMA executive director said, “We’re seeing far too many young children accidentally poisoned by cannabis products with deceptive labeling. All cannabis products in Michigan should be tested, tracked, labeled and licensed to help ensure it is safe for patients and adult-use consumers.”
Until the industry is regulated, it is up to consumers to be very careful about what they buy and to be aware that THC products are sometimes packaged just like candy.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
