What Happens If You Eat Expired CBD Gummies?

Eating expired CBD gummies will probably not pose a health threat to you, so you'll most likely not experience any serious side effects. Neither will you experience the benefits of taking a few good pops, due to the loss of its cannabinoids and its potency, by extension. But if you don't want this for your CBD gummies, you can read along with this article.  

Can CBD gummies expire?  

CBD gummies can expire, as is the case with every other edible. But when it expires, even after a long while, it will not spoil in the way that others do. This is most especially with hemp-derived CBD gummies. And it is because there's no presence of organic plant material to attract bacteria and induce its decomposition process. 

So while CBD gummies can expire, they'll not become rotten, unsightly, or smell as bad as most other edibles when they spoil.  It will lose most of the cannabinoids that give it taste, flavor and potency. And then it'll become hard while giving off a smell that's a bit off, your cue to trash the bottle.  

Can you eat expired CBD gummies? 

Well, you can probably help yourself to a few pops of expired CBD gummies, but you'll be getting nothing in return in terms of taste and potency. Eating expired gummies will not generally come with any associated health risks, unlike the case with other edibles. This is because the gummy is free of organic plant materials that can make it vulnerable to the decomposing action of bacteria.  

In essence, there is an absence of bacteria growth and other harmful microorganism complexes in the expired gummy. So it is safe to say that the CBD gummy is still safe for usage, although I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.  

What can you do if you eat expired CBD gummies? 

If you happen to have eaten expired CBD gummies, you need not worry about it. You can as well go on to have a normal day at the office or at home as if nothing ever happened. You don't necessarily need to drink plenty of fluids or take any medication to dampen the impact. However, this does not mean that you can empty a full bottle of expired CBD gummies every now and then. That would be willfully stretching out your luck a little too far, so it is best to trash it as soon as it expires.  

Final thoughts: how to store your CBD Gummies correctly?  

Your CBD gummies can go from those small pops of colorful and shapely relish to a mass of hard and tasteless chomps when it very well expires. The best way to prevent this from happening untimely is to take effective storage measures.  

 One of such is to secure it in sealed bags or jars, away from the harmful impact of light and heat sources. This is because the molecules contained in the CBD gummies will go through a natural oxidation process when subjected to light and heat for long periods. And when this happens, the cannabinoids will be easily broken down, along with the natural preservative compounds. So it is best to store it in a cool, dark, and dry place such as in drawers or cabinets.  

Another good place to store it is in a refrigerator. There, you're guaranteed low humidity and moisture levels that can discourage the growth of mold and mildew. And this is in addition to the enclosed housing that it provides. It'll be cool, dark, and just about what your CBD gummies need to stay fresh, even beyond their projected shelf life. 

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Enny Soyinka

PharmacologistExpertise : Research on cannabinoids, Brand Reviewer

Enny Soyinka stands at the forefront of hemp research, blending a deep-rooted passion for holistic health with a robust scientific background. As an accomplished pharmacologist, Enny's extensive research into hemp has made them a pivotal figure in demystifying its health benefits. Their expertise shines a light on the nuanced relationship between cannabinoids and wellness, offering well-informed insights in the dynamic world of cannabinoids.