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Colorado Pot Recalled: Yeast, Mold Contamination Found
8 Feb
Summary
- Marijuana batches contaminated with yeast and mold were sold in 31 Colorado stores.
- The impacted product was legal marijuana flower from Sweetwater Group, LLC.
- Consumers are advised to destroy or return contaminated marijuana for disposal.
Colorado health authorities have issued a critical safety notice concerning batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold. The issue affects legal marijuana flower produced by Sweetwater Group, LLC, which was distributed to 31 retail locations statewide. These sales occurred between November 16 and February 3, impacting various regions including the Denver metro area, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and the Western Slope. The voluntary recall was initiated by Sweetwater Group after state health guidelines confirmed elevated levels of yeast, mold, and Aspergillus.
State departments are advising consumers in possession of the affected product to either discard it safely or return it to the point of purchase for proper disposal. Individuals who have consumed the contaminated marijuana and are experiencing adverse health effects are strongly encouraged to seek prompt medical attention. They should also report the incident to the Marijuana Enforcement Division. Consumers are encouraged to check product labels if they still have the original packaging to identify potentially impacted batches.
