Tong cited a report from the American Association of Poison Control which said poison control hotlines received about 2,622 calls for young children who consumed cannabis products in the first half of 2021.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the cannabis edibles are “deceptively designed” to resemble standard treats.
A single adult serving size for cannabis edibles under the state statute contains five milligrams of THC, and a multiple-serving package for cannabis edibles cannot contain more than 100 milligrams of total THC.
The state attorneys general allege some of the replicate snacks containing cannabis exceed even the maximum legal adult serving.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says edibles containing marijuana have a greater risk of poisoning people and can lead to serious injury, cause longer-lasting intoxicating effects and be unpredictable.