Copycat cannabis edibles could be attractive to children and increase risk for accidental ingestion

Edibles are a popular and growing segment of the cannabis market.

These copycat cannabis products are a public health concern given that people-;including children-;could mistake them for snacks and accidentally consume them.

To gain a deeper understanding of copycat edibles, the researchers collected hundreds of photos of cannabis products and analyzed their packaging, including branding, names, imagery, and THC content.

Most states that have legalized cannabis limit the amount of THC in edibles-;typically 5 mg or 10 mg of THC per dose and 100 mg per package.

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