Overview

• A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized after consuming a large quantity of Delta-9 THC-laced candy, which his mother purchased unknowingly at a North Carolina restaurant.
• The boy consumed nearly 40 pieces of the candy, which is 13 times the adult dosage, causing him severe pain and discomfort.
• The mother was not asked for identification or informed about the nature of the product when purchasing the candy.
• Despite the candy's THC content, stores in North Carolina are not required to enforce age restrictions for their sales.
• The incident has raised concerns about the availability of such products in family-friendly settings and the need for better customer education.