Marijuana May Be In Your Child's Halloween Candy, N.J. Prosecutors Say

There have been reports of children and adults suffering medical emergencies and overdoses from ingesting marijuana candy, authorities say. Law enforcement in New Jersey are warning parents about ”marijuana candy.”

Marijuana candy has become a serious concern in New Jersey, and there have been reports of children and adults suffering medical emergencies and overdoses from ingesting the substance, according to the Hunterdon and Monmouth County prosecutors.

The candy poses a serious risk to children because it looks like hard or gummy candy or chocolate. The THC level in these products may be as high as 90 percent compared to 10 to 20 percent found in marijuana cigarettes, according to a release from Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns.

Parents should inspect all Halloween candy brought home by children, according to the release.

The use of marijuana candy has been increasing in New Jersey and nearby states. This poses serious health risks to users, especially children, according to the prosecutor’s offfice.

It is possible that children could accidentally receive marijuana candy. Adults should check for strange odors in candy received by children.

There has been an increase in the variety of edible marijuana products available, including candy. The higher levels of THC found in these products presents increased risks if ingested by children, according to the release.