MINNEAPOLIS — There’s a new warning for consumers about illegal high-dose THC products.
Minnesota health officials said they have recently seen products that are hundreds of times above the legal limit.
At Hemp House THC dispensary in Minneapolis’ Wedge neighborhood, you’ll find plenty of the latest drinks and edibles featuring THC.
“We get a lot of customers that are curious about THC,” said general manager Cody Dornbusch.
While products on Hemp House’s shelves get the green light, that’s not the case everywhere.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, they’re finding some products with THC levels way over the legal limit.
“Many of these are not legal, and some very not safe,” said Chris Elvrum, Assistant Director of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Medical Cannabis.
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In Minnesota, beverages and edibles are allowed to have five milligrams of THC per serving.
The health department said they found close to 40% of THC shops were selling illegal high-dose products, or those that appealed to children.
The department said high-risk THC products are required to be destroyed.
Of the departments 170 inspections, only 25% of shops were found to be fully compliant with the law. The department