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Restaurant Unknowingly Laces Pizza With THC, Doses Nearly 100 Customers
A recent incident in Wisconsin has highlighted the importance of proper labeling and storage practices for ingredients used in food preparation. According to a report published by Public Health Madison & Dane County, nearly 100 customers were unintentionally served pizza laced with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
It appears that the restaurant involved, which has not been named, was using shared kitchen space with another business that produces THC-infused products. In an effort to conserve oil resources, they began using cooking oil from this shared space, believing it to be ordinary canola oil.
On October 22nd, customers began reporting unusual symptoms after consuming the pizza, including dizziness, sleepiness, and anxiety. A single caller contacted Public Health Madison & Dane County to report their experience with THC intoxication without any known exposure, prompting further investigation.
Within three days of the initial incident, at least 85 people had become intoxicated shortly after eating at the restaurant. Seven individuals were transported to a local hospital due to these symptoms, including eight children who also experienced vomiting and hallucinations.
In light of this incident, the report authors recommend implementing measures such as standard labeling and locked storage for THC-containing ingredients in licensed food establishments to minimize the risk of unintentional exposure.
As you can imagine, this event has left many questioning the potential consequences of shared kitchen spaces with businesses that produce cannabis-based products.
Source: gizmodo.com
