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13 Children Accidentally Consume Edibles at New Jersey Y.M.C.A. Summer Camp
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Thirteen children at a Y.M.C.A. summer camp in East Orange, N.J., became ill after consuming edibles that resembled candy, which were later found to be laced with magic mushrooms.
- The edibles were shared by another camper without the knowledge or consent of the Y.M.C.A., violating the organization's policy against sharing food among children.
- Staff promptly contacted emergency medical services, police, and the parents once they noticed the children’s adverse reactions; all affected children were evaluated and released to their parents.
- The East Orange Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine how the edibles came into the possession of the juvenile and whether any criminal offenses occurred.
- The Y.M.C.A. emphasized that the safety of every child in their care remains their highest priority.
