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Is Edible Marijuana A Threat To Kids' Halloween Candy? You Should Take Regular Precautions

Submitted by Marijuana News on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 09:45

For parents who keep their kids' health in mind, candy corn — the quintessential Halloween candy — can seem like a dangerous enough Halloween treat, thanks to its high levels of sugar and the sometimes incredible quantities in which kids can consume it after trick-or-treating. But as medical marijuana becomes legalized across the United States, should parents be worrying about more than just high fructose corn syrup? Is edible marijuana a threat to kids' Halloween candy?

According to the Florida Sheriffs Association, yes. They believe marijuana-laced candy could potentially be mixed into children's Halloween treats in upcoming years, and they've asked parents across the state to keep an eye out for it. Speaking at a news conference hosted by the organization Don't Let Florida Go to Pot on Monday, Orange County sheriff Jerry Demings warned parents:

It looks like any other candy. Sometimes there's just mean-spirited

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