The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) released a report earlier this month that warned of mold in some marijuana products. Still, some labs and cannabis advocates say the problem is far more widespread than regulators are letting on. In the consumer advisory issued on Feb. 3, the CCC said there were new health and safety concerns regarding some retail marijuana … [Read more...] about Too much fungus among us? Mass. marijuana workers grapple with moldy cannabis concerns
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Labs warn mold contamination is more widespread than Cannabis Control Commission has let on
Mold contamination of cannabis sold in Massachusetts is far more common than state regulators have acknowledged, according to some labs tasked with testing the products. Last week, the Cannabis Control Commission issued a consumer advisory about mold in select products. The commission said it had received no reports of illnesses, and did not issue a recall. But some labs and … [Read more...] about Labs warn mold contamination is more widespread than Cannabis Control Commission has let on
20 dispensaries statewide found to have products with mold, including in Pioneer Valley
GREENFIELD — The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), the state’s regulatory body for marijuana products, said it will continue to raise its standards for testing after cannabis contaminated with mold and mildew was reported in more than 20 dispensaries, including those in Greenfield, Montague, Northampton and Easthampton. Last week, the CCC issued a health and safety advisory … [Read more...] about 20 dispensaries statewide found to have products with mold, including in Pioneer Valley
Cannabis regulators warn against potentially unsafe marijuana from two companies
Days after a prominent cannabis testing laboratory filed a lawsuit against its competitors over allegations of fraud, Massachusetts cannabis regulators have sounded the alarm over potentially harmful products sold by two marijuana companies, who are both pushing back against the need for the notice and the state’s haphazard testing system. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control … [Read more...] about Cannabis regulators warn against potentially unsafe marijuana from two companies
South Portland drug bust raises concerns over lookalike packaging
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — A routine traffic stop in South Portland led to a significant drug bust, drawing attention to a growing concern—illegal drugs being disguised in what appears to be legal marijuana packaging. The South Portland Police Department stopped a vehicle on Saturday and found two men from Massachusetts allegedly transporting large amounts of drugs, including … [Read more...] about South Portland drug bust raises concerns over lookalike packaging
Contaminated cannabis warning raises concerns about testing practices
A new investigation has uncovered a concerning trend in the Massachusetts cannabis industry: mold- and yeast-contaminated marijuana being sold at dispensaries across the state. Industry experts say an alert from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) raises serious concerns about consumer safety, particularly for medical marijuana patients with compromised immune … [Read more...] about Contaminated cannabis warning raises concerns about testing practices
Yeast, mold in marijuana products prompts warning from Mass. cannabis board
Several marijuana products sold across Massachusetts were recently found to have mold and yeast in them above acceptable limits, the Cannabis Control Commission said in a health advisory Monday. The strains — Slap N Tickle, Tiger’s Eye, Carbon Fiber, Frosted Jungle, Highland OG and Silver Kush — were sold as recently as last month, according to the announcement. They passed … [Read more...] about Yeast, mold in marijuana products prompts warning from Mass. cannabis board
Cannabis Labs Inflate Potency, Ignore Contaminants, Lawsuit Says
A cluster of cannabis testing labs artificially inflate the potency of marijuana products and ignore contaminants to lure cultivators and squash competitors, a Massachusetts lawsuit alleges. “The Massachusetts cannabis industry is rife with a practice commonly known as ‘lab shopping,’ where cultivators determine which labs provide the most favorable results (regardless of their … [Read more...] about Cannabis Labs Inflate Potency, Ignore Contaminants, Lawsuit Says
Cannabis commission official leaves agency after lengthy paid suspension
The chief communications officer at the state Cannabis Control Commission has left the agency after being suspended with pay for over a year, state payroll records show. The commission has never explained why Cedric Sinclair was initially suspended in December 2023. Three former staffers, all of whom are women, later told WBUR that Sinclair had bullied and harassed them at … [Read more...] about Cannabis commission official leaves agency after lengthy paid suspension
Massachusetts Marijuana Officials Say Social Consumption Plan Will Position State As East Coast Industry Leader (Op-Ed)
Massachusetts made history in 2018 when the first legal cannabis retailers on the East Coast opened. We are about to lead the way again as the Cannabis Control Commission takes up on-site social consumption regulatory reforms, which seek to expand an industry now facing cross-border competition, prioritize the success of small, equity-owned businesses and ensure our state … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Marijuana Officials Say Social Consumption Plan Will Position State As East Coast Industry Leader (Op-Ed)
