The Alameda Police Department is investigating an incident involving a child who fell ill after consuming THC-infused candy received at a recent Halloween event, according to the City of Alameda. The child was reportedly taken ill at a local trick-or-treat event and had to seek immediate medical assistance. 

THC-infused candies, it appears, can be easily mistaken for common brand candies owing to their similar packaging. This unfortunate incident throws light on the potential safety concerns connected with Halloween and other holiday celebrations.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers are advised by the police department to exercise increased vigilance in the following ways:

- Inspection of candies: Regular checks should be conducted of children's candies for anything unusual in their packaging, labeling, semblance to known candy brands, or signs of tampering.
 
- Children's awareness: Kids should be educated about the risks of consuming candies that aren't in the original packaging, haven't been thoroughly checked by an adult, or that otherwise raise suspicion.

- Discard questionable candies: If there's any doubt about a candy's authenticity, the safer option is to dispose of it.

- Reporting suspicious candies: Should you encounter any candy that raises your concerns, please let the Alameda Police Department know immediately.