Several marijuana products recalled in New York State
Multiple adult-use cannabis products produced by IndoGrow have been recalled. The regulated products are being sold through licensed cannabis dispensaries throughout New York State.
According to the Office, the affected products were originally quarantined due to a lack of validity in testing by a former permitted laboratory. The Office authorized a re-test of the products, and nine lots failed due to the presence of unallowable pesticides, posing a potential risk to public health and safety.
The following products are affected:
The Force Pre-Roll
Blue Coffee Flower
Blue Coffee Pre-Roll
Sour Runtz Flower
Sour Runts Pre-Roll
Cosmic Burst Flower
Oreoz Flower
Oreoz Pre-Roll
Secret Formula Flower
Dispensaries and distributors must cease distribution and sales of the above products immediately.
The products may also go by names such as Indi, Grow by Indi, Our Creation, and Grow withUs.
The Office of Cannabis Management reminds consumers to report any incidents related to the use of these products or any other cannabis product by completing an incident here.
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