Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products due to possible Lead contamination
News Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
An Arizona marijuana establishment is voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Lead. Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that may cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the level and duration of exposure.
The product being voluntarily recalled is Green Medicine, Strain: Saints Bruce Banner, Batch F8BCBN241209.
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising consumers to dispose of the products described in the table below, which were found in laboratory tests to be positive for lead. Test results were found to be above the maximum allowable concentration.
To date, no illnesses have been reported. This announcement is being made out of an abundance of caution. Consumers who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them and should dispose of them. If you have already consumed any of the products and have any of the symptoms described below, please contact your healthcare provider or seek care in the event of an emergency.
Once ADHS discovered the potential contamination, they contacted the facility that produced the products. The licensee took immediate action to work with all distribution and retail partners to remove any potentially impacted products from store shelves.
Testing requirements for marijuana products can be reviewed on Table 3.1 for each 9 A.A.C. 18 Adult-Use Marijuana Program and 9 A.A.C. 17 Medical Marijuana Program.
Consumers may contact the dispensary or establishment where they purchased the products listed below if they have any questions.
SYMPTOMS
Lead: Lead can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the level and duration of exposure. Symptoms range from but not limited to fatigue, headache, irritability, difficulty concentrating, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation and anemia. A full list of symptoms can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website: “https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/lead/signs-symptoms/index.html.”
PRODUCTS
| License Holder | Strain | Batch Number | Product Type | Implicated Contaminant |
| Green Medicine | Saints Bruce Banner | F11BC241209 | Plant, Flower | Lead |
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