In the heart of New England, where the leaves turn a fiery red in the fall, a different kind of green is causing quite a stir. Connecticut, the land of steady habits (it should be the land of shady habits), has found itself in the throes of a cannabis controversy that’s as murky as the mold growing on some of its products.Imagine a state that loves to boast about public health … [Read more...] about Mold in the Weed? No Problem, See You Tomorrow!
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From 10,000 to 1 Million CFU/g: Connecticut’s Controversial Mold Limits
Here we are again, my friends, back to the same old song and dance. I've ranted about this before, but it seems the powers that be have a selective hearing problem. So, let's crank up the volume and talk about the mold levels in cannabis in the great state of Connecticut. We need to talk about this again...Now, I don't know about you, but when I think of medicine, I don't … [Read more...] about From 10,000 to 1 Million CFU/g: Connecticut’s Controversial Mold Limits
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for the immunocompromised, both through direct infection and consumption of the toxins they produce. There are currently no state or national testing mandates for … [Read more...] about Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Hold Lifted on Cannabis Products With Detected Aspergillus Mold in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) notified its current 2,790 OLCC recreational marijuana licensees that detections of Aspergillus mold in marijuana items would no longer prevent the sale or transfer of such products. Approximately 2,500 pounds of marijuana and 65,000 units of infused pre-rolls that were previously tested to contain Aspergillus … [Read more...] about Hold Lifted on Cannabis Products With Detected Aspergillus Mold in Oregon
Moldy, untested cannabis flower recalled in Colorado’s second-largest city
mjbizdaily.com Nearly 200 of batches of cannabis flower – some more than a year old – have been recalled after Colorado regulators discovered “potentially unsafe levels of total yeast and mold,” including the fungus aspergillus. The Department of Revenue and Department of Public Health and Environment said the tainted product originated from Living Rose Wellness, a medical … [Read more...] about Moldy, untested cannabis flower recalled in Colorado’s second-largest city
Legislators approve mold regulation changes for medical marijuana. Approved by unanimous vote.
A legislative committee gave final approval Tuesday to a regulatory change adjusting the allowable amount of mold and yeast in the medical marijuana supply. Connecticut has two laboratories that test medical marijuana. The change, proposed by the Department of Consumer Protection and ratified by the Legislative Regulation Review Committee, means an increase in the total … [Read more...] about Legislators approve mold regulation changes for medical marijuana. Approved by unanimous vote.
Is it moldy? How do you tell?
One of the biggest concerns that has popped up these days is mold. If you’re not sure on how to figure out if your weed is moldy or not, you are not alone. There are plenty of people out there that just don’t know. It can also be a little tricky sometimes if you have an untrained eye. If you’re not careful you could be mistaking something that’s disgusting for something that … [Read more...] about Is it moldy? How do you tell?
