A 6-year-old boy in North Carolina was hospitalized after mistakenly consuming candy containing Delta-9 THC, a psychoactive substance found in cannabis. The boys mother purchased the THC-laced product, thinking it was freeze-dried Skittles, from the Common Market, a convenience store, deli, and bar.During a family outing, the boy convinced his mother to buy the candy, believing it to be Skittles. After consuming around 40 pieces of the candy, the child began experiencing unusual symptoms, including a burning sensation in his pelvic area, a freezing chest, headaches, and stomach pain.Initially, the mother thought her son might need to use the restroom, but concerns escalated when he complained about the taste of water, leading her to suspect possible poisoning. Upon closer inspection of the candys packaging, the family discovered it contained Delta-9 THC, with three pieces being the recommended serving size for an adult. The boy had ingested approximately 13 times that amount.Realizing the severity of the situation, the mother called 911, and her son was subsequently taken to the hospital. To counteract the effects of the THC overdose, the boy underwent a 17-hour sleep during his hospitalization.This incident highlights the importance of proper labeling and awareness, as well as the potential risks associated with cannabis-infused products, especially when they resemble familiar and widely consumed items like candy.
