In the largest marijuana recall in Michigan’s history, Marijuana Regulator Due to unreliable test results affecting more than 400 sales points across the state, several products were recalled.
The MRA stated in a security advisory that it “discovered inaccurate and/or unreliable product results tested by the security compliance facilities Viridis North, LLC and Viridis Laboratories, LLC.”
Greg Michaud, CEO of Viridis Laboratories, told CBS News In a statement, “Although we strongly oppose this decision and firmly support our test results, we are fully cooperating with MRA and working closely with our customers to minimize interruptions and retest the affected products for free. “
The recall affects all products tested between August 10 and November 16, with the exception of inhalable cannabis concentrate products, such as e-cigarette bombs, active resins, distillates, and “any other Cannabis concentrate”.
Complete list marijuana Can find sales locations affected by the recall here.
The scale of the recall is so large that Lance Boldrey, head of Dykema’s cannabis legal practice based in Detroit, told Detroit Free Press He learned from multiple sources that the total amount of marijuana that was smoked was about 64,000 pounds.
The news outlet said that in October, 24,000 pounds of cannabis were sold in the state.
He told the Detroit Free Press that it could affect cannabis products worth more than $200 million.
According to the recall notice, the affected cannabis products may cause health-related problems in people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases, such as aspergillosis, which may affect lung function if consumed.
Aspergillosis is usually caused by inhalation of mold. Regulators do not know whether mold was found during the testing of cannabis products.
Consumers are urged to return the recalled cannabis products to the place of purchase for proper disposal.
Individuals who have had an adverse reaction to the affected product should seek medical treatment from their healthcare provider. They should also report the incident to MRA via email MRA-Enforcement@michigan.gov Or call 517-284-8599.
MRA stated that the investigation is ongoing.
Michigan is the first state in the Midwest to legalize recreational marijuana, allowing residents 21 and older to have up to 10 ounces at home, 2.5 ounces in public places, and up to 12 plants for personal use at home.
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