Safety Report: Cannabist marijuana products - recalled due to Aspergillus and/or Salmonella, Arizona, USA

Arizona, United States

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced the recall of Caps Frozen Lemon, Twisted Lemonz, Cherry Punch, and Ghost Train Haze marijuana products due to possible contamination with aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else, and salmonella, a bacterium where in the event of infection can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. To date, no illnesses have been reported.

The recalled products are:
- Cultivator: Cannabist. Product Name: Cap’s Frozen Lemon, Batch Number: 041323-LR.CFL. Product Type: Live Resin, Concentrate. Implicated Contaminant: Salmonella
- Cultivator: Cannabist. Product Name: Twisted Lemonz, Batch Number: 041023-LR.CBN.1. Product Type: Live Resin, Concentrate. Implicated Contaminant: Aspergillus
- Cultivator: Cannabist. Product Name: Cherry Punch , Batch Number:
221116-02-40. Product Type: Plant, Trim. Implicated Contaminant: Salmonella
- Cultivator: Cannabist. Product Name: Ghost Train Haze, Batch Number: 040423-LR.GTH. Product Type: Live Resin, Concentrate. Implicated Contaminant: Salmonella

Aspergillus: 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.

Patients 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 in the event of an emergency.

In case you experience Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, or any other harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.azdhs.gov/director/public-information-office/index.php