Health Canada recalls cannabis products over mislabelled THC amounts

Health Canada is asking users who bought a pair of cannabis products to return them to stores or dispose of them because the THC amounts are incorrectly labelled on the packages.

The recall applies to the hot cinnamon and winter mint flavours of Chillows THC pouches. The products were labelled as having 10 milligrams of THC (the chemical in cannabis that produces a high) per pouch, but Health Canada says the pouches in fact have more THC than that, in varying amounts.

Affected products were sold in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia between April 16 and July 30 of this year. According to Health Canada, an inspection was initiated following a consumer complaint, and analysis revealed elevated levels of THC in the products.

"The elevated and inconsistent levels of THC in each pouch may make it difficult to make informed decisions regarding your cannabis use," Health Canada said in their recall notice.

Health Canada says using the pouches could lead to over-intoxication and a list of symptoms, including confusion, anxiety, elevated heart rate, disorganized thinking, physical and mental impairment, decreased blood pressure, fear or panic. In the most extreme cases and in certain individuals, high amounts of cannabis could also cause psychotic episodes, they warn.

The health agency adds that if people are disposing of the recalled products, they should make sure they're doing so safely, keeping the products out of children's reach.