Cannabis products sold at 14 stores in Maine recalled due to health and safety concerns
Updated: October 11, 2024 2:11pm EDT
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy is recalling cannabis products recently sold at 14 adult-use retail stores in the state because they failed tests for bacteria, yeast and mold. All unmilled cannabis flower, pre-rolls and blunts are included in the recall. Officials said the health and safety recall was based on an investigation of data irregularities between mandatory test results reported to Maine OCP and subsequent audit tests conducted by the agency. According to the Maine OCP, the recalled cannabis products failed testing for microorganisms (aerobic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae), yeast, and mold. The products were sold from Sept. 17 to Oct. 8 at cannabis retail stores in Brunswick, Columbia and Greenville Junction. , Lebanon, Lisbon, Mechanic Falls, Medway, Newport, Portland, Presque Isle, South Portland, Turner. Inhaling cannabis that contains dangerous levels of microorganisms and mold can cause sinus problems, allergies, headaches, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms. Maine OCP stated in its recall: Authorities said consumers who purchased these products should return them to retailers or throw them away. If you take these products and experience any symptoms or side effects, contact your doctor immediately. This recall comes a month after Maine OCP issued its first health and safety recall for cannabis products. OCP said all adult-use cannabis is prohibited in Maine. A label with the product batch number must be affixed to the package. Consumers should check the label of their cannabis flower or pre-roll for the batch number listed under “Product Information” below. Single 1.5 gram and 3 gram pre-rolls and 1 gram blunts sold in 4-packs are marked with the batch number. “1A40D0300002329000005185” was sold from September 28th to October 8th. Packages of 1/8 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz pre-milled flowers. Single prerolls of 0.5 gram, 1 gram, 1.5 gram, and 3 gram. The 0.5 gram pre-rolls are sold in 4-packs, 5-packs, and 56-packs. and 1 gram single blunt with batch number “1A40D0300002329000005191'' and sold from September 17th to October 8th. Below is a list of adult-use retailers where the recalled products were sold: Budz Emporium, 1995 Medway Road, Medway, ME 04460Camp Cannabis, 470 Auburn Road, Turner, ME 04282Columbia Recreational Marijuana, 265 US-1, Columbia; ME 04623Foliage ME, 446 Western Ave., South Portland, ME 04106Frosted Fire, 230 Warren Ave., Portland, ME 04103Gram's Five & Dime Cannabis Co., 36 Moosehead Trail Suite 1, Newport, ME 04953Nova Farms Maine, 22 Rockwood Road, Greenville Junktion, ME 04442OMG Cannabis Co., 47 India St. Suite C, Portland, ME 04101Pot of Gold, 1104 Carl Broggi Highway Unit A, Lebanon, ME 04027River Driver Cannabis Co., 132 Church Road, Brunswick, ME 04011River Driver Cannabis Co. , 8 Main St., Lisbon, ME 04252Royal Leaf Apothecary, 415 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 Wrecked at 420, 360 Pleasant St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256The Joint.me, 1140 Brighton Ave. Suite C, Portland, ME 04102Additional information regarding this recall can be found on the Maine OCP website. Related articles:
AUGUSTA, ME —
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy is recalling cannabis products recently sold at 14 adult-use retail stores in the state after failing tests for bacteria, yeast and mold.
The recalled crushed cannabis flower, pre-rolls and blunts are all of the Frosted Cookie variety and were produced by Massachusetts-based Nova Farms.
Officials said the health and safety recall was based on an investigation into data irregularities between mandatory test results reported to Maine OCP and subsequent audit tests conducted by the agency. .
According to the Maine OCP, the recalled cannabis products failed tests for microorganisms (aerobic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae), yeast, and mold.
These products will be available from September 17th to October 8th in Brunswick, Columbia, Greenville Junction, Lebanon, Lisbon, Mechanic Falls, Medway, Newport, Portland, Presque Isle, South Portland, It was sold at a retail cannabis store in Turner.
“Inhaling cannabis containing dangerous levels of microorganisms and mold can cause sinus infections, allergies, headaches, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue,” the Maine OCP said in the recall. Ta.
Officials said consumers who purchased these products should return them to retailers or dispose of them. If you take these products and experience any symptoms or side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
This recall comes a month after Maine OCP issued its first health and safety recall for cannabis products.
OCP said all cannabis for adult use in Maine is required to have a label on the package with the product's batch number. Consumers should check the label of their cannabis flower or pre-roll for the batch number listed under “Product Information” below.
The single 1.5 gram and 3 gram pre-rolls and 1 gram blunt, sold in 4-packs, had batch number “1A40D0300002329000005185” and were sold from September 28th to October 8th. 1/8 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz packages of pre-milled flower. Single prerolls of 0.5 gram, 1 gram, 1.5 gram, and 3 gram. The 0.5 gram pre-rolls are sold in 4-packs, 5-packs, and 56-packs. and 1 gram single blunt with batch number “1A40D0300002329000005191'' and sold from September 17th to October 8th.
Below is a list of adult retail stores where the recalled products were sold.
Budz Emporium, 1995 Medway Road, Medway, ME 04460Camp Cannabis, 470 Auburn Road, Turner, ME 04282Columbia Recreational Marijuana, 265 US-1, Columbia, ME 04623Foliage ME, 446 Western Ave., South Portland, ME 04106Frosted Fire, 230 Warren Ave ., Portland, ME 04103Gram's Five & Dime Cannabis Co., 36 Moosehead Trail Suite 1, Newport, ME 04953Nova Farms Maine, 22 Rockwood Road, Greenville Junction, ME 04442OMG Cannabis Co., 47 India St. Suite C, Portland, ME 04101Pot of Gold, 1104 Carl Broggi Highway Unit A, Lebanon, ME 04027River Driver Cannabis Co., 132 Church Road, Brunswick, ME 04011River Driver Cannabis Co., 8 Main St., Lisbon, ME 04252Royal Leaf Apothecary, 415 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769Shipwrecked at 420, 360 Pleasant St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256The Joint.me, 1140 Brighton Ave. Suite C, Portland, ME 04102
Additional information regarding this recall can be found on the Maine OCP website.
