Weed Recall Issued for Thousands of Products Over Health Risk
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More than 20,000 cannabis products have been recalled in Michigan over health concerns, the state's Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) announced on Tuesday.
Newsweek reached out to the Michigan CRA for comment via email.
Why It Matters
This recall affected tens of thousands of products distributed across the state and raised safety concerns. The recall includes 26,000 marijuana vape cartridges believed to contain medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, which the state has warned should not be inhaled.
Debate about the safety of marijuana products has persisted, as many states across the country have legalized its use over the past decade.
What to Know
Sky Cannabis LLC, based in Warren, Michigan, issued a voluntary recall on August 12, 2025, for specific vape cartridge flavors sold under the Motor City Cannacarts and RIPZ brand names after the product advisory noted detection of MCT oil in the cartridges, the CRA wrote in a recall notice.
Those products had been delivered to dispensaries in the Michigan market.
Specific products affected by the recall include the Georgia pie and confetti cake flavors of the Motor City Cannacarts, as well as RIPZ's peach cobbler, wedding cake, ice cream man, and tropic thunder flavors.
Customers who purchased those products after November 1, 2024, are advised to check the Metrc Tag number of the package label and compare it to Metrc Tags found online.
Marijuana flower is displayed in a jar in San Francisco, California on August 11, 2025.
Marijuana flower is displayed in a jar in San Francisco, California on August 11, 2025.The CRA has raised alarms about the presence of MCT oil in some marijuana products.
MCT oil is derived from coconut or palm oil and is used in oral supplements and food products, but when it is aerosolized and inhaled, it can pose dangers to respiratory health, the CRA wrote in an April advisory.
As more states legalize marijuana, there have been recalls of cannabis products from time to time. For instance, earlier this year, there was a recall in Arizona over concerns about fungus contamination.
What People Are Saying
The recall notice reads: "Consumers with a recalled vape should return it to the sales location from where it was purchased or dispose of it safely. Consumers who have experienced adverse reactions after using these products should report their symptoms and product use to their healthcare providers. Consumers are encouraged to also report any adverse reactions to marijuana product to the CRA via the Adverse Reaction Form or by phone at 517-284-8599. A licensee who becomes aware of any adverse reactions to a marijuana product must notify the CRA and enter the information into METRC within one business day."
What Happens Next
Sky Cannabis and Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency said they would work to retrieve and safely dispose of the affected cartridges, and the CRA advised retailers to stop sales of the listed products and notify customers to return or discard them.
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. More than 20,000 cannabis products have been recalled in Michigan over health concerns, the state's Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) announced on Tuesday. Newsweek reached out to the Michigan CRA for comment via email. Why It Matters This recall affected tens of thousands of products distributed across the state and raised safety concerns. The recall includes 26,000 marijuana vape cartridges believed to contain medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, which the state has warned should not be inhaled. Debate about the safety of marijuana products has persisted, as many states across the country have legalized its use over the past decade. What to Know Sky Cannabis LLC, based in Warren, Michigan, issued a voluntary recall on August 12, 2025, for specific vape cartridge flavors sold under the Motor City Cannacarts and RIPZ brand names after the product advisory noted detection of MCT oil in the cartridges, the CRA wrote in a recall notice. Those products had been delivered to dispensaries in the Michigan market. Specific products affected by the recall include the Georgia pie and confetti cake flavors of the Motor City Cannacarts, as well as RIPZ's peach cobbler, wedding cake, ice cream man, and tropic thunder flavors. Customers who purchased those products after November 1, 2024, are advised to check the Metrc Tag number of the package label and compare it to Metrc Tags found online. Marijuana flower is displayed in a jar in San Francisco, California on August 11, 2025. Marijuana flower is displayed in a jar in San Francisco, California on August 11, CRA has raised alarms about the presence of MCT oil in some marijuana products. MCT oil is derived from coconut or palm oil and is used in oral supplements and food products, but when it is aerosolized and inhaled, it can pose dangers to respiratory health, the CRA wrote in an April advisory. As more states legalize marijuana, there have been recalls of cannabis products from time to time. For instance, earlier this year, there was a recall in Arizona over concerns about fungus contamination. What People Are Saying The recall notice reads: "Consumers with a recalled vape should return it to the sales location from where it was purchased or dispose of it safely. Consumers who have experienced adverse reactions after using these products should report their symptoms and product use to their healthcare providers. Consumers are encouraged to also report any adverse reactions to marijuana product to the CRA via the Adverse Reaction Form or by phone at 517-284-8599. A licensee who becomes aware of any adverse reactions to a marijuana product must notify the CRA and enter the information into METRC within one business day." What Happens Next Sky Cannabis and Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency said they would work to retrieve and safely dispose of the affected cartridges, and the CRA advised retailers to stop sales of the listed products and notify customers to return or discard them.
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