A new pot recall shocked Colorado
Colorado’s cannabis market saw yet another safety issue on September 30, when the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) released a recall. The recall was of hash and infused pre-rolled joints produced by Checker Six LLC, also known as TS Labs.
The items were pulled from the shelves following testing, which showed that they contained unacceptable levels of chlorfenapyr, a pesticide never to be used on cannabis plants.
Why chlorfenapyr is an issue
Chlorfenapyr is an insecticide that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but only for use on ornamental plants in greenhouses. It is not applied to cannabis in Colorado. Even the World Health Organization has rated it “moderately toxic”.
Because marijuana is consumed as is when it is smoked or vaped, treating the plant with such chemicals is dangerous. For this reason, the state insists on strict testing and banning certain pesticides, like this one.
Which products were recalled
Two specific production batches were encompassed in this recall:
- TS Labs hash made from the strain Payton’s Punch.
- Infused pre-rolled joints filled with the strain Spanish Moon.
- All the recalled products had TS Labs packaging and facility license numbers 404R-00488 and 404-00665.
Where the products were sold
During August 5 through September 25, about 30 dispensaries statewide sold or handled these recalled products, the MED reports. Most of the stores were in the Denver area, but a few others were farther away in Ault, Sedgwick, and Winter Park.
TS Labs has not made any official release about the issue.
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What consumers should do
If you purchased any of the recalled hash or pre-rolls, MED highly advises that they not be consumed. Alternately, you can:
Take the product back to the store at which it was purchased.
Dispose of it yourself safely if you prefer.
No customer illness issues have been reported yet. But if someone does become sick following use of these products, they should:
- Get immediate medical attention.
- Report the problem to the MED by submitting a Reporting Form.
- Recalls Are Increasing
This is actually the eleventh recall of marijuana in Colorado alone this year. These recalls take place when state regulators detect problems with contamination, harmful pesticides, or incorrect labelling.
As a way of boosting security, the MED has recently implemented a new surveillance testing programme. Inspectors, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, will now show up unannounced at dispensaries to collect samples.
The products will be tested for contamination and potency to ensure the labels are true representations of what is being placed inside. The data will also help regulators determine areas of vulnerability in the state’s marijuana safety system.
Why this matters to consumers
Colorado has one of the nation’s largest and most established cannabis markets, but recall episodes like this one serve as a reminder that the industry is not yet without hiccups. Consumers trust that dispensaries will offer secure products, and recalls undermine that confidence.
But quick action by state regulators and voluntary recalls by firms like TS Labs show that the system exists to benefit consumers.
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