Az dispensaries recalling marijuana products over aspergillus contamination – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Several Arizona dispensaries are voluntarily recalling marijuana products due to possible contamination with aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else.

The products being voluntarily recalled are Divinity and MAC from Grow Sciences, both as plant and trim, and Gelato 41 from Soothing Options, as concentrates and extracts.

To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Patients who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not
ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them, and the Arizona Department
of Health Services is advising purchasers to dispose of the
products described.

Anyone who has already consumed any of the products and has any of these
symptoms should contact their healthcare provider or seek care in the
event of an emergency.

Consumers should contact the dispensary or establishment where they purchased the products if they have any questions.

Aspergillus can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in
people already sick with something else. Symptoms range from asthma or
cold-like symptoms to fever and chest pain, among many others.

A full list of symptoms can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…