PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Poison Control Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has seen an increase in reports of children ingesting THC-laced products packaged to look like popular “candy ropes.” "These are not made by the original manufacturer.
The counterfeit candy makers make them look so similar to the candy you would find in a grocery store," said Lauren Longo, Public Education Specialist at CHOP PCC.
There have been three reported cases in the past three weeks, all of which ended in hospitalizations. "A small dose could make a child act differently or make them excessively sleepy, but a very large dose could lead to seizures or coma.