While edibles are still not yet legal in the country, Ben & Jerry鈥檚 is trying to get ahead of the curve with their new CBD-infused ice cream, advertising that 鈥渁s soon as it鈥檚 legalized鈥� the CBD ice cream will hit freezers everywhere.
Currently the FDA prohibits adding CBD to food and beverages but Ben & Jerry鈥檚 submitted a comment to a public hearing held on May 31 to show their support of legalization.
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According to Health Canada, cannabidiol (CBD) does not produce a high or intoxication but has possible therapeutic uses.
In a statement on their website, Ben & Jerry鈥檚 CEO Matthew McCarthy says the new flavour comes from listening to their fans and hopes this gives them everything they want in a bowl or on a cone.
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According to McCarthy the CBD would be sourced from Vermont in the U.S. along with other 鈥渉igh quality, sustainably sourced ingredients鈥� to ensure everyone of the production train is impacted positively.
The American-based company is asking supporters of CBD-infused ice cream to contact the FDA during their open comment window 鈥� now through July 2 鈥� and show their support.
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