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

THC-infused candy and snack foods with counterfeit brand marketing were confiscated at gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops in N.C., officials said on Nov. 3, 2022. Courtesy of the N.C. Secretary of State's Office

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.