A Wisconsin Pizza Shop Sells 60 Pies Contaminated with THC
Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton, Wisconsin, has apologized repeatedly after accidentally selling 60 pizza pies made with oil contaminated with THC, a psychoactive compound found in cannabis. The incident occurred when the pizza shop used oil from a shared storage space in their on-site cooperative commercial kitchen, which contained Delta-9, a chemical found in cannabis.
The oil was stored properly, according to local guidelines, but the pizza shop has promised to implement additional safeguards to prevent such incidents in the future. The contaminated pizzas were sold between October 22nd and October 24th, and some customers reported experiencing “unexplained physical reactions” after consuming the pizza.
The pizza shop’s owner, Cale Ryan, took full responsibility for the mistake and apologized to customers, saying, “We put people and families at risk and frightened and confused children and parents.” Ryan also stated that all contaminated products have been destroyed and that the shop will no longer store substances containing Delta-9.
Despite the incident, the response from customers has been largely positive, with many expressing understanding and support for the pizza shop. “I love your pizza and will be back. Mistakes happen. You are an integral part of Stoughton,” one customer wrote on the pizza shop’s Facebook page.
The incident highlights the importance of proper storage and handling of food products, particularly in shared commercial kitchens. It also raises questions about the legal status of THC in Wisconsin, where cannabis is illegal for recreational use, but products containing 0.3% or less of Delta-9 THC derived from hemp are legal.
