Nebraska AG Sues Shops Selling Delta 8 THC Products: 'It's A Game Of Russian Roulette That Nebraskans Are Losing'

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) filed 10 lawsuits against cannabis retailers claiming the stores sell delta-8 THC products that are falsely labeled and designed to appeal to children.

Per the announcement, Hilger has been investigating stores across Cornhusker State for several months now, only to discover many stores that sell these kinds of products. The lawsuits were filed in 10 countries across the state: Platte, Scotts Bluff, Hall, Madison, Lancaster, Sarpy, Lincoln, Saline, Keith, and Dawes counties, writes 6 News.

The businesses sued include:

• The Cannabis Factory (Lancaster County)

• 50 Shades of Green (Sarpy)

• Greenhouse Grandma (Dawes)

• High Flow Cannabis (Hall)

• First Stop Vape Shop (Keith)

• A Botanical Dream (Lincoln)

• Kynd Co. Vape and Smoke (Madison)

• Chasing Clouds Vape Collective (Platte)

• Ms. Vape Shop (Saline)

• Zy Glam (Scotts Bluff)

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Consumers Warning

Hilgers on Wednesday issued a warning to Nebraskans that many THC-containing products sold in Nebraska may be dangerous for human consumption for the following four reasons: unknown production processes, mislabeling, unknown health effects, and danger to children.

“It can take only a bite of one of these kid-appealing products to send a child to the hospital,” Hilgers said. “And unfortunately, across the country, including here in Nebraska, children have been hospitalized by these products. Nebraskans expect and are entitled to have accurate labeling. These products are often not accurate, and therefore, consumers cannot predict either the intoxicating effects or the negative health consequences. This time of year, kids are eating more candy than usual. To protect yourself and your children, make sure to look for anything that says medicated Delta 8 or THC. These products are likely unlawful and should be discarded.”

Nebraskans Losing In Russian Roulette 

Hilger's office also provided a PDF document with photos showing “unsafe” THC products designed to appear strikingly similar to popular snacks, like Rice Krispie treats, Nerds, sour gummy worms, and Fritos.

“No one who is buying these knows what’s in it,” he said during the news conference Wednesday morning. Hilgers added that the state tested 100 of these products to discover that only 15% are properly labeled.

“It’s a game of Russian roulette that Nebraskans are losing,” he said.

The lawsuit argues that these Delta 8 THC-infused products often contain strong acids, heavy metals, molds and pesticides due to the production process conducted in an unregulated environment.

“Data has shown that use of these synthetically produced THCs and their analogs can have significant negative health effects, including loss of consciousness, severe respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, and other serious health issues, some of which require hospitalization,” reads the AG office’s consumer warnings. “Vaping some THC-containing products may produce ketene, which can lead to EVALI, a potentially fatal lung injury.”

Kim Rockwell, the owner of First Stop Vape Shop told the outlet that this is the first time they are hearing about the lawsuit. “This is news to us,” he said. “If they have a list of items, I’d be happy to remove them,” he said.

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