Overview
- Warren Police say a Oct. 23 search recovered just under 20 packages of counterfeit snacks and candies that tested positive for THC and psilocybin.
- The products closely mimicked familiar brands, leading officials to urge parents to inspect treats, discard anything unwrapped or suspicious, and check for unusual odors or markings.
- Police say there is no indication the seized items were intended for children, and an arrest at the scene was for unrelated charges as adults in Michigan may legally possess THC products.
- Poison control centers report roughly 10,000 edible cannabis exposure calls in the past year for people 19 and under, with more than half involving children younger than six.
- States are tightening rules on copycat packaging, including a 2023 Arkansas ban, while experts such as NORML say intentional distribution to trick-or-treaters is unlikely and Ferrara affirms its legitimate products remain safe at major retailers.