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The Hill
26-07-2025
- Health
- The Hill
CDC confirms at least 85 people experienced THC sickness from pizza place in Wisconsin
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report about nine months after an incident at a Wisconsin pizza parlor where THC-infused oil was used to prepare dough. According to the report, at least 85 individuals, ranging from 1 to 91 years old, consumed food from the pizza shop in Stoughton, Wisconsin, between Oct. 22 and 24. The CDC said that the restaurant was in a building with a shared kitchen utilized by a state-licensed edible THC vendor. Initial reports came as emergency medical services in the area reported to Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) that seven people had been taken to local hospitals for symptoms such as dizziness, sleepiness and anxiety. Each individual reported eating from the same local restaurant. The seven individuals were treated at a Stoughton hospital with THC intoxication symptoms. One person who had eaten pizza from the same place reported that they had a positive THC test result without knowingly consuming any, prompting an outbreak investigation. The restaurant closed immediately on Oct. 24, confirming to PHMDC about the THC vendor in the shared kitchen. According to the CDC report, the restaurant owner confirmed that they ran out of cooking oil on Oct. 22, using some from the shared kitchen to prepare dough. Further investigation revealed that the oil used tested positive for THC, as the restaurant mistakenly used THC-infused oil from the cooperative kitchen to prepare dough. No criminal charges were filed as police deemed the contamination to be unintentional. The restaurant reopened on Oct. 26 after deep cleaning and sanitation procedures approved by the Wisconsin Food Code. The CDC report stated the following, '85 persons who responded to a health department questionnaire reported symptoms consistent with THC intoxication that occurred within 5 hours after eating food from a pizza restaurant.' The restaurant apologized for the incident after initial reports from October 2024.
Arab Times
26-07-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Popular eatery unintentionally drugged patrons with THC-laced pizza
NEW YORK, July 26: Health officials have revealed that a popular Wisconsin eatery, Famous Yeti's Pizza, accidentally served pizzas laced with THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, leading to the intoxication of 85 customers over a two-day period last October. According to a newly released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incident occurred between October 22 and 24, 2024, when the restaurant in Stoughton unknowingly used cooking oil contaminated with hemp-derived THC. The oil had been borrowed from a shared kitchen space within the same building after the restaurant ran out of its own supply. Emergency medical services alerted the local public health department after transporting seven individuals to the hospital exhibiting symptoms of THC intoxication, including dizziness, anxiety, hallucinations, and paranoia. Patients, aged between 1 and 91, reported having eaten at Famous Yeti's Pizza prior to falling ill. One patient likened their experience to consuming a THC-infused edible. All later tested positive for the drug. Further investigation revealed that the contaminated oil was originally used by another vendor in the shared kitchen to produce edible cannabis products. The only indication that the oil contained THC was a label on the cap, which the restaurant's operator acknowledged seeing, according to health officials. In addition to the hospitalized individuals, 78 other patrons responded to a health department questionnaire, reporting at least one symptom of THC exposure within five hours of dining at the establishment. Complaints ranged from dizziness and nausea to elevated heart rate, vomiting, sleepiness, and panic attacks. Fortunately, all 85 affected individuals made full recoveries without complications. The restaurant, which has been a staple in the community for over 12 years, publicly addressed the incident via a Facebook post. Owner Cale Ryan expressed deep remorse, writing, 'We made a horrendous mistake… We put people and families at risk and frightened and confused children and parents.' Stoughton police conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that the contamination was unintentional. As a result, no criminal charges were filed. Famous Yeti's Pizza reopened on October 26 after undergoing cleaning and sanitization in accordance with the Wisconsin Food Code. More than six months later, the restaurant remains open and continues to be a popular dining destination in the area. In response to the incident, the CDC issued a reminder urging restaurants to ensure that ingredients containing THC are clearly labeled and securely stored to prevent similar accidents in the future.
