The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) alerted Tuesday that some cannabis flower sold in the state may have exceeded state-mandated levels of yeast and mold.
Regulators said the potentially contaminated products were sold by licensed retailers in the state between May 31, 2024, and January 23, 2025.
“The affected products previously passed required compliance testing between March 2024 and June 2024; however, following additional compliance testing, samples of the affected products were found to have the presence of yeast and mold above the acceptable testing limits established for Total Yeast and Mold and coliforms. The affected products are subject to further investigation by the Commission and would be subject to confirmatory retesting and passing results before the products can be made available to the public.” — Excerpt from the CCC notice
The agency encouraged consumers to check if they had purchased any of the products flagged by regulators in the notice.
Christopher Hudalla, the founder and chief scientific officer at cannabis testing facility ProVerde Laboratories, told NBC News that inconsistent cannabis testing methods can lead to potentially contaminated samples getting into the supply chain. “It has been frustrating because for several years we have expressed concerns to CCC about testing methodologies in place or products that represent a safety concern for consumers,” Hudalla said.
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