Feds Signal Delta-8 Edibles Crackdown in New Warnings
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The federal government is cracking down on delta-8 edibles that resemble popular snack foods, according to letters two agencies sent to six manufacturers. Though the letters cite violations of federal law related specifically to copycat products, the warnings hint a broader crackdown on edibles containing the minor cannabinoid could be on the way. The warning letters , sent by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), accused six companies—Delta Munchies, Dr. Smoke LLC, Exclusive Hemp Farms/Oshipt, Nikte’s Wholesale LLC, North Carolina Hemp Exchange LLC, and The Haunted Vapor Room—of unfair or deceptive marketing and violating the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by incorporating an unapproved substance in products that could appeal to minors. Among the well-known brands mimicked by the infused products are Oreos, Jolly Rancher, Nerds, Pop Tarts, and Cheetos. “Marketing edible THC products that can be easily mistaken by ...