A pizzeria in Wisconsin has issued a shocking warning to customers after it was discovered that some of the pizzas they served to customers were contaminated with THC.
Public Health Madison and Dane County officials said Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton unintentionally served 60 pizzas contaminated with THC between Oct. 22 and 24. according to WMTV.
Emergency responders reportedly notified the public health department that they transported several people to the hospital over the course of the two days with THC-related symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations.
All patients reported eating Famous Yetis, and one patient said they felt the same as when they took a THC edible. He and the other patients later tested positive for the drug. This is reported by the Ministry of Health.
“If you have eaten the pizzas and are experiencing THC-related symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or call 911 if your symptoms worsen,” says Bonnie Armstrong, Director of Environmental Health at Public Health Madison and Dane County.
Famous Yetis in Stoughton, Wisconsin have issued a shocking warning to customers
Public Health Madison and Dane County said Famous Yeti’s Pizza in Stoughton unintentionally served 60 tainted pizzas containing THC between Oct. 22 and Oct. 24.
She added that anyone who bought a cake during that time had to throw it away.
The health department explained that a chef at the restaurant ran out of cooking oil while making pizza and found oil that appeared to be cooking oil in a shared kitchen with multiple businesses, including a company that sells THC-infused products.
The only label warning that it was THC oil was on the cap, which the operator saw, according to the health department.
Famous Yetis later discussed the issue on their Facebook page.
“After receiving reports from staff, Yeti’s owner and associates of unexplained physical reactions, we underwent an investigation with the Stoughton Police Department and local health officials,” the report said.
‘Today it was confirmed that pizzas had been sold with dough accidentally prepared with Delta9-contaminated oil.
“The accidentally used oil in the product came from a shared storage area in the on-site cooperative commercial kitchen.
Owner Cale Ryan (pictured with his wife) has since apologized to his customers
“We want to assure you that all affected products have been destroyed,” owner Cale Ryan wrote.
“Famous Yeti’s is working closely with local authorities to enhance our storage and security protocols to prevent recurrence and ensure the safety of our customers.”
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or damage caused,” he said.
The restaurant then spent all of Friday deep cleaning and put up a sign saying they hoped to see customers soon.
It also posted a letter on Facebook, saying: “Over the past few days, we at Famous Yeti’s Pizza have made a terrible mistake that has damaged the trust we have built over twelve and a half years in this great city.
“We endangered people and families and left children and parents scared and confused,” Ryan wrote.
‘This is incredibly serious for us and we can’t imagine anything worse than betraying the trust our customers have in us to deliver a product made with [the] utmost care and without worries.
‘We were careless in preparing the dough and ultimately damaged our product, which we are so proud of.’
Ryan went on to say that as owner he “takes full responsibility for this oversight.”
“I am incredibly sorry that I allowed us to act so irresponsibly and ultimately hurt the people who made Yetis the beautiful place it has been,” he wrote.
“All I can ask from here is your forgiveness and your trust that he will do everything in our power to earn that trust and love back.
Still, he said, “If we lose your trust in us and we can never serve you again, I completely understand.
“We have made a huge mistake and know that we will always be here with an open ear and an open heart, and we will do our utmost to earn this privilege to care for you one day again.”