Washoe County health officials are cracking down on foods containing cannabidiol, better known as CBD, a byproduct of marijuana or hemp.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the Washoe County Health District has issued cease and desist orders on businesses that add CBD to food.
County officials say CBD is not currently listed as a safe food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, so they are waiting for guidance from federal or state officials.
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Until then, there’s a hold on using CBD as an ingredient in food products.