FDA Warns Companies to Stop Illegally Selling CBD Products For Food-Producing Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warnings to four companies illegally selling CBD products intended for use in food-producing animals.

The FDA has sent warnings to four companies, Haniel Concepts, Hope Botanicals, Plantacea, and Kingdom Harvest. The FDA warns these companies that the cannabinoids in the CBD products may not be safe for them or the food supply. The FDA also expressed concern that animal owners could postpone seeking professional treatment for animals “because they are relying on unproven claims associated with unapproved CBD products.”

Research on CBD use for animals is very limited. However, it is often marketed, and many believe that it can help their animals with different ailments, like managing pain or controlling seizures. The FDA said that the agency believes that CBD products do not have enough safety data to know if they are safe for pets or can cure diseases in animals.

“While the FDA does not know the current extent of CBD use in food-producing animals, the agency is taking steps regarding these unapproved and potentially unsafe products now to help protect animals and the safety of the food supply,” said the agency in a statement.

These companies now have 15 working days to stop selling the products and remove any illegal marketing claims. Always seek out professional advice before using CBD for yourself or any pet or animal.

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