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Shown are some of the recalled blunts, sold in four-packs with a batch number ending in 5185.
October 15, 2024
Maine issues another recall for contaminated cannabis products
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The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy has issued a second recall of certain cannabis products due to health and safety concerns.
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy has issued a health and safety recall for several types of products sold in the state by Nova Farms, a chain of adult-use cannabis stores headquartered in Attleboro, Mass.
The recalled products are pre-ground adult use cannabis flower, pre-rolls and blunts, all from the Nova Farms strain “Frosted Cookies.” Mandatory testing of the products showed the presence of bacteria, yeast and mold, the office said last week in a news release.
The products were sold at 14 Nova Farms dispensaries across Maine — in Brunswick, Columbia, Greenville Junction, Lebanon, Lisbon, Mechanic Falls, Medway, Newport, Portland, Presque Isle, South Portland and Turner — between Sept. 17 and Oct. 8.
Inhaling cannabis with such contaminants can lead to sinus problems, allergies, headaches, dizziness, flu-like symptoms or fatigue, according to the OCP. Consumers who purchased the products should return them to the retailer or dispose of them. Any consumer who ingested the products and is experiencing adverse reactions should get medical help.
In Maine, all adult-use cannabis products must have a package label that indicates the product’s batch number. The office said consumers should check the batch number of their Frosted Cookies items against recall information on the OCP website.
The office also said its investigation into the cause and scope of the contamination is ongoing.
Last month, Maine issued its first-ever recall of cannabis products, affecting some items from the company Cannabis Cured when they failed required tests for yeast and mold.
Gov. Janet Mills created the Office of Cannabis Policy within the Department of Administration and Financial Services in 2019. The office is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of legalized cannabis in Maine, including for medical and adult uses.
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