Arizona: Voluntary recall expanded to include additional marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination

During a routine lab inspection at Level One Labs, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) State Laboratory inspectors observed failed testing records for Aspergillus that were reported to marijuana establishments as a passing test. As a result of this information, marijuana establishments are voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination. Aspergillus is a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people with pre-existing conditions (i.e. underlying lung conditions or weakened immune systems).

The products being voluntarily recalled are Dr. Zodiak’s Moonrock Infused Bulk Snowballz and Bobby Blue’s Buckshots, strain Angel City, batch number AC120225.

To date, no illnesses have been reported. This announcement is being made out of an abundance of caution. Consumers with pre-existing conditions who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them and should dispose of them. If you have already consumed any of the products and have any of the symptoms described below, please contact your healthcare provider or seek care immediately in the event of an emergency.

Once the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) discovered the potential contamination, they contacted the facilities that produced the products. The licensees took immediate action to work with all distribution and retail partners to remove any potentially impacted products from store shelves. Possibly contaminated products are quarantined at the point of sale until secondary confirmatory testing is completed. ADHS works closely with licensees to ensure public safety as product concerns arise.

Testing requirements for marijuana products can be reviewed on Table 3.1 for each 9 A.A.C. 18 Adult-Use Marijuana Program and 9 A.A.C. 17 Medical Marijuana Program.

Consumers may contact the dispensary or establishment where they purchased the products listed below if they have any questions.

SYMPTOMS

Aspergillus exposure can cause allergic reactions or infection, primarily affecting people with weakened immune systems or underlying lung conditions. Symptoms can range from cold-like symptoms to coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. A full list of symptoms can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website: “https://www.cdc.gov/aspergillosis/.”

For more information call:

Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, 1-800-222-1222.

PRODUCT

Product Name	Strain	Batch Number	Product Type	Implicated Contaminant
Dr. Zodiak’s Moonrock Infused Bulk Snowballz	Angel City	AC120225	Infused Flower	Aspergillus
Dr. Zodiak’s Moonrock Bobby Blue’s Buckshots	Angel City	AC120225	Infused Flower	Aspergillus

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