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Stoughton restaurant that served THC-contaminated pizza will not be cited

MADISON (WKOW) — The Stoughton business that unintentionally served THC-contaminated pizza will not be cited, according to a report from Public Health Madison and Dane County released Wednesday.

Dozens of people who ordered food from Famous Yeti's Pizza from Oct. 21 through Oct. 24 may have eaten the contaminated food. More than 25 people went to the emergency room due to their symptoms. Officials said fewer than five people were hospitalized for at least one night. Children as young as 1 year old also ate the food and got sick.

The business voluntarily closed on Oct. 24. On Oct. 25, the facility remained closed to deep clean its kitchen. The business reopened on Oct. 26.

PHMDC said more than 60 customers have completed a questionnaire about their experience. The questionnaire will remain open until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

During its investigation, Public Health learned the oil with THC was also added to grinder sandwiches, garlic bread and cheese bread prior to cooking.

PHMDC said no citations will be issued in the case as there are no regulation requirements for products "derived from the hemp plant." Furthermore, the delta-9 oil that was inadvertently used in the food is a legal product.

PHMDC said it cannot issue citations for the sale or distribution of hemp-derived products to minors.

PHMDC said it will issue a final report in the coming weeks.

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