A Wisconsin pizzeria has issued an apology after several of its customers were served pizza contaminated with THC, according to local officials.
In a news release from officials with Public Health Madison and Dane County, it was shared that Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton unintentionally served pizza contaminated with THC to customers between Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Oct. 24.
EMS workers in Stoughton notified the public health department that they had transported several people with THC-related symptoms during that time frame. Everyone who was transported said they had eaten at Famous Yeti’s Pizza.
“If you ate the pizza and are experiencing THC-related symptoms, please contact your health care provider or call 911 if your symptoms worsen,” Bonnie Armstrong, the Director of Environmental Health at Public Health Madison and Dane County, said in the release.
Those who have purchased a pizza from the pizzeria during that time are being advised to throw it away, according to health officials.
In a post to Facebook on Thursday, the restaurant addressed the incident, offering an apology and explanation as to how it happened.
“After receiving reports from staff, Yeti’s owner, and employees of unexplained physical reactions, we underwent an investigation with the Stoughton Police and the local health officials,” the restaurant wrote in its post. “Today it was confirmed that pizza had been sold with dough mistakenly prepared with Delta9 contaminated oil. The oil accidentally used in the product originated from a shared storage space in the on-site cooperative commercial kitchen.”
The pizzeria went on to share that all affected products were destroyed and that it was working to improve its storage and security protocols.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or harm caused. If you were affected or have any questions, please reach out to Cale at famousyetis@gmail.com,” the post said.
The public health department said that Famous Yeti’s does operate in a building with a shared industrial kitchen where other businesses make food and products.
“Public Health sanitarians are currently investigating the building with help from the Stoughton Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The owner of Famous Yeti’s Pizza is cooperating with the investigation,” the Public Health Madison and Dane County’s release states.
Delta-9 THC is one of the main cannabinoids responsible for the psychoactive, intoxicating, and euphoric effect of marijuana.
Those who ingest the substance can experience paranoia, dizziness, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and more. However, every reaction depends entirely on the person and how much is consumed, the Dane County public health department shared.
“Keep in mind each person’s reaction may be different, and the concentration of THC in the pizza can vary by piece,” the department wrote.