Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Wisconsin Restaurant's THC-Laced Food Sickens Numerous Patrons
A restaurant in Wisconsin accidentally used cooking oil with THC, a chemical from cannabis, in their food.
About 85 people, including some children, felt sick after eating.
The chefs thought it was regular oil, but it was THC oil from a shared kitchen.
People got dizzy and anxious.
The restaurant closed for a while after officials found out.
The mistake happened because they ran out of their usual oil and used the wrong one.
A Wisconsin restaurant served food containing THC oil to customers.
The incident led to approximately 85 people experiencing symptoms like dizziness and anxiety.
The event occurred in October 2024, with hospital visits reported.
Chefs mistakenly used THC-infused oil, thinking it was canola oil.
The restaurant owner temporarily closed the establishment following contact from officials.
- Who
- Restaurant patrons, including children and staff.
- What
- A restaurant served food containing THC oil, leading to multiple cases of intoxication.
- When
- October 2024
- Where
- Wisconsin, USA, a specific restaurant
- Why
- Chefs mistakenly used THC-infused oil instead of canola oil.
- Incident Date
- October 2024
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Number of People Affected
- Approximately 85
- Age Range of Affected
- 1 to 91 years old
- Symptoms Reported
- Dizziness, sleepiness, anxiety
- Cause
- Mistaken use of THC oil