OCM Halloween cannabis warning: Keep edibles from kids

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is reminding New Yorkers to stay safe this Halloween when using cannabis, particularly edible products. Halloween Safety Checklist Keep cannabis edibles separate from regular candy, snacks, or drinks. Store it in a safe, locked area to prevent children and pets from accessing it. Have conversations about cannabis safety with younger people. According to the Children s Hospital Colorado, small children are at a higher risk from edibles based on their size and weight. Children are also more likely to accidentally eat an edible if it looks like something that they would want to eat, like candy. Because edibles have high amounts of marijuana, symptoms are more severe on a small child and can lead to hospital admission. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, most cases of cannabis toxicosis in pets come from exposure to marijuana edibles. In addition, there can also be addition