The Kroger Co. has added CBD lotions, oils, and creams to shelves at 88 stores across Texas, reports Progressive Grocer. The decision to sell the topical products comes after Texas legislature passed a law earlier this year authorizing the production and sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, as long as they contain no more than 0.3 percent THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
"Like many retailers, we are now offering our customers a highly curated selection of topical products that are infused with hemp-derived CBD," said Sparkle Anderson, Kroger's Houston spokeswoman. "Our selection of CBD topical products are from suppliers that have been reviewed for quality and safety." Full Story
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