California Elementary School Halloween Event Marred by THC-Infused Candy; Child Falls Ill, Police Investigate

Four families discover cannabis-infused edibles in children's treats from school Halloween event, prompting police investigation and warnings for parents to inspect candies for unusual packaging.

• During a Halloween event at Amelia Earhart Elementary School in California, a student consumed THC-infused candy and fell ill, necessitating medical attention. Additionally, three other families found the cannabis-laced candies in their children's bags.
• The candy consumed was identified as a Kiva Lost Farm fruit chew, which has a striking resemblance to a Starburst but contains 10mg of THC as stated on the wrapper.
• Alameda Police Department is currently investigating the source of the edibles and has warned the public to be wary as many drug-infused candies strongly resemble their original counterparts. Some copycat brands include Nerds Ropes, KitKat, Reefer's instead of Reece’s, and Stoney Patch instead of Sour Patch Kids with only subtle differences in packaging.
• The police department urged parents to scrutinize their child’s candy for unusual packaging and suspicious sweets. The school also notified parents about the incident and advised them to discard all candies received at the event.
• Edible marijuana, particularly in candy form, can contain several times the recommended adult dosage. Consuming an entire THC edible can result in overdose symptoms, which include altered perception, anxiety, panic, dizziness, and heart problems among others.

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