Small children can’t tell the difference between regular candy and cannabis edibles – and the result can be an ER visit

Sampling of unregulated hemp-based gummies purchased in Chicago. Hemp products like edibles and flowers are not subject to the strict testing requirements of recreational cannabis.

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Small children can’t tell the difference between regular candy and cannabis edibles – and the result can be an ER visit

At least 250 children accidentally consumed cannabis products in Illinois in 2023. Plus, delta-8 remains unrestricted by age.

Sampling of unregulated hemp-based gummies purchased in Chicago. Hemp products like edibles and flowers are not subject to the strict testing requirements of recreational cannabis.

Stephanie Zimmerman

By Jules Yaeger Nadia Hernandez

A rise in small children accidentally overdosing and poisoning themselves from cannabis edibles is raising alarms for legislators and parents across Illinois.

Reset learns about how to identify poisoning and overdosing symptoms in children, and what legislators are doing to reduce risk.

GUESTS: Mitchell Armentrout, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics

Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, member of the state Medical Cannabis Advisory Board