UPDATE, Dec. 9, 2016 / The Naperville Police Department has received questions about the source of the gummy bears that made a number of Naperville North students sick earlier this week. It would appear from our investigation that the candy was homemade and not store bought.
In addition, we still believe that it was a form of cannabis in the gummy bears that made the students ill, but we are awaiting lab results to confirm this.
We urge parents to reinforce with their children the importance of only accepting unopened candy or other forms of food or drinks from individuals they know and trust.
Update submitted by Commander Jason Arres, Office of Professional Standards, Public Information Officer, for the Naperville Police Department
Editor’s Note, Dec. 6, 2016 / The following notice was distributed to parents and community members on Dec. 6, 2016, regarding an incident today at Naperville North High School. Recipients had signed up to receive Talk 203 via email.
We are posting it here because of the potential harm gummy bears (or other candies, cookies and brownies) laced with unknown substances as well as drugs and alcohol can present to anyone who is unaware, no matter what the age or school district.
We support the message from Supertendent Dan Bridges regarding the importance of having meaningful conversations with all the young people in your lives about making wise and healthy choices.
Thank you for taking the time to let your children know you love them as you talk about choices. —PN
Good Afternoon,
Today at Naperville North High School, 14 students were transported to Edward Hospital for medical treatment. We can confirm 13 are being treated as a result of consuming gummy bears that may contain another substance.
This candy made those students both uncomfortable and sick, so they were taken to the nurse’s office for care. For safety precautions, the students were transported to Edward Hospital to receive medical attention. Each student had varying degrees of discomfort and subsequent treatment.
Currently, 11 students are in stable condition and are undergoing evaluation, while two have been treated and released. They have been experiencing symptoms that include fast heart rate, dizziness and dry mouth.
We encourage all parents to have conversations with their children about making healthy choices. Our community is fortunate to have a number of resources available through school and other community partners to support the wellbeing of students.
We continue to review the specifics of the situation and will address it appropriately. If you have any questions of concerns, please contact your schools’ principal.
Thank you,
Dan Bridges
Superintendent
Dec. 6, 2016
