‘Another candy causing mental issues in children’, Williams warns parents
Vanassa McKenzie / Our Today
Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams is urging caution once more among parents and guardians after another candy has surfaced on the market, causing mental issues and skin irritation in students.
Williams in a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, on Thursday (May 16), said the sweet of concern, Spray Alien Acido, was called to her attention after students began experiencing mental issues after use and a burning sensation when it came in contact with the skin.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are sharing this info. This pic of this product came to me from a concerned Jamaican who said this product is a sweet that is sprayed in the mouth. We understand that children are reporting that they are experiencing mental issues after use and burning when sprayed on the skin. Please be vigilant regarding what our children are eating and drinking,” the minister said.
In October of last year, more than 60 students of the St Ann’s Bay Primary School in St Ann were rushed to the St Ann’s Bay Hospital after they reportedly consumed sweets that were laced with marijuana.
The students reportedly began to experience dizzy spells and vomiting, while some fainted after consuming a candy called Sour Belts that they purchased from a vendor.
The vendor is yet to be located by the police.
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