Melatonin Gummies: Label Accuracy and Safety Concerns Examined

A study published in JAMA found that 88% of melatonin gummies investigated were inaccurately labeled, with some containing potentially harmful levels of the hormone and cannabidiol (CBD) that was not labeled on the packaging. The study also found that the actual quantity of CBD in the gummies ranged from 104 to 118% of the labeled amount. The FDA has not yet commented on the study. The study noted that children could be at risk of ingesting potentially high amounts of melatonin, and the number of calls for children ingesting melatonin to Poison Control Centers increased 530% from 2012 to 2021.