A message from the Tolland Local Prevention Council and Youth Advisory Board

Parents, educators, and Tolland residents, please be aware of the dangers of edible cannabis products that are on the market! The FTC and FDA have put out warnings regarding marijuana edible goods containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (also known as THC) in packaging that is very similar to snacks and candy kids eat, including Doritos, Cheetos, and Nerds candy. Delta-8 THC is a part of cannabis that causes psychoactive and intoxicating effects- and can have significant health effects on both adults and children. Calls to poison control centers about accidental cannabis ingestion have increased, especially in states where cannabis is legal. These snacks are being found in schools across the country. Younger children are especially at risk, and the FDA recommends keeping Delta-8 THC products out of reach of children and pets.

Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli announced the launch of a Public Service Announcement regarding illegal, unsafe cannabis edibles made to look like common kid-friendly snacks. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-MBSHf9Bog