Marijuana products can be mistaken for regular food or candy
- Increasing numbers of children under 9 years old have been to an emergency room or hospitalized after accidentally consuming marijuana. Help prevent these accidents among children by storing your marijuana products safely and securely.
- Be sure to keep all marijuana products in child-resistant packaging, clearly labeled and locked up.
- Keep marijuana in the child-resistant packaging from the store.
- Make sure your children can't see or reach the locked cabinet or box.
- How you store marijuana should change as children get older. Safe storage around young children may not stop older children or teens.
Recognizing products that contain marijuana
- The Department of Revenue requires that all retail marijuana products use the symbol pictured here on packaging and edible products.
- Teach your kids not to eat or drink anything with this symbol on the package.
- Also, adults who can't read the ingredient label can use this symbol as a warning that the product contains marijuana.
Accidental marijuana use
- Eating or drinking marijuana can make children very sick. They may have problems walking or sitting up, have a hard time breathing or start to feel sleepy.
- If you're worried about your child, call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 as soon as possible. Calling is free and you'll be helped quickly.
If a reaction seems bad, call 911 or go to an emergency room right away.