(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The owner of a pizza restaurant in Stoughton, Wisconsin – near Madison – is profusely apologizing to customers after making pizzas with oil containing the psychoactive compound found in marijuana.
For three days, Tuesday through Thursday, Famous Yeti’s Pizza was making pies with oil containing THC.
It was determined that a cook grabbed the wrong jug of oil from a storage space shared with a commercial kitchen, and used it to make dough.
The owner, Cale Ryan, called it “a horrendous mistake”, “a tremendous error” and asked customers for forgiveness.
He wrote, “we put people and families at risk and frightened and confused children and parents.”
Paramedics alerted health officials on Thursday that they had transported five people who said they had gotten sick after eating pizza at the restaurant. Dozens reported being affected, or, “really stoned,” in the words of the owner.
He said, “it’s more alarming than anything to feel that way” without knowing it's coming.
Marijuana is illegal in Wisconsin, but products such as THC derived from the hemp plant are legal. Health officials said the oil in question can be used to make everything from cookies to condiments.
THC-related symptoms can include dizziness, increased blood pressure, vomiting, anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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