Jerry ”J Man” Joyner - Cannabis & Children

The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration are calling out five edible cannabis sellers who are using packaging that mimics foods popular with children.  The companies were ordered to immediately stop marketing edible Delta-8 THC products that imitate foods with advertising or packaging likely to appeal to young children.  The action is part of the FTC’s ongoing monitoring of health-related advertising claims.  The FTC shared some examples to show how easy it is for a child to mistake cannabis edibles for a kid-friendly snack and accidentally ingest THC in very high doses.  Edible cannabis — like cereal, gummies, cookies, candies, and chips — have cannabis that’s derived from marijuana or hemp. Some of these foods have Delta-8 THC, which is a part of cannabis that causes psychoactive and intoxicating effects.  After accidentally eating edibles with THC, many children have gotten sick and even been hospitalized. J-Man is an outspoken advocate for the marijuana industry and the host of a TV show and podcast called Weed & Whiskey