Category: skittles

North Carolina Authorities Seize Counterfeit Candy Laced With THC, Marketed to Children

Thousands of dollars’ worth of counterfeit candy and snack foods laced with THC—including imitations of brands such as Skittles and Cheetos—have been confiscated from gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops in North Carolina. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Authorities confiscated nearly $224,000 worth of THC-infused snacks concealed by popular brand…


Lawsuit Says Skittles Are Unsafe to Eat, Expert Weighs In on Risk

A class action lawsuit was filed in Oakland, California, claiming that Skittles carry a toxin that makes them unsafe to eat. The lawsuit was filed by Jenile Thames, a resident of San Leandro, California, on July 14. It alleges that the candy, which is owned by Mars Inc., contains “heightened levels” of titanium dioxide. In…