UPDATE: Curaleaf Trim Batch Voluntarily Recalled Over Possible Aspergillus Contamination in Arizona

This press release was updated Oct. 24 to include the following statement from Curaleaf: 

On Oct. 10, 2023, Curaleaf management was alerted to a failing test result for Find Flower “Mac N Cheese" Batch No. MNC-C1-230301 and immediately pulled the product from shelves. Following an internal investigation, it was discovered that the original test result failed for aspergillus and the batch was released from production quarantine due to an unintentional human error. Internal disciplinary action was taken and the directly responsible team member has been removed from the production area. 

On Oct. 14, 2023, a second re-test confirmed the original failing result, leading to a voluntary product recall. The company self-reported to the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) to inform them of the matter and ensure appropriate action is taken, including alerting all customers impacted. 

Curaleaf accepts full responsibility and apologizes to our Arizona patients and customers for this inconvenience. Patient and customer safety and satisfaction are our number one priority, and we are immediately evaluating our revised quality control practices to correct any gaps and prevent this mistake from occurring again. Curaleaf is grateful to the ADZHS for their continued partnership as this process demonstrates the integrity of the legal cannabis market.

Patients who have concerns about any of our products are encouraged to email us at Info.AZ@Curaleaf.com.

PHOENIX, Oct. 20, 2023 – PRESS RELEASE – An Arizona cannabis establishment is voluntarily recalling specific 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 product being voluntarily recalled is Curaleaf MnC batch number MnC-IC123H2-N.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising purchasers to dispose of the products described in the table below, which ADHS was made aware of by the cannabis establishment. The department is sharing this information out of an abundance of caution and to prevent any future illness. 

To date, no illnesses have been reported. Patients who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale or otherwise consume them and should dispose of them. Those who have already consumed any of the products and have any of the symptoms described below should contact their health care provider or seek care in the event of an emergency.

ADHS was made aware of the possible contaminated product by the cannabis establishment that sold the product.

Once ADHS discovered the potential contamination, department officials contacted the facility that produced the products. The licensee took immediate action to work with all distribution and retail partners to remove any potentially impacted products from store shelves. 

Testing requirements for cannabis 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 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 (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/aspergillosis/symptoms.html 

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