Weed Recall Map Shows Urgent Warning for Dozens of Stores

Cannabis plants grow at an exhibitor's stand at the Mary Jane Berlin cannabis and hemp trade fair on June 14, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. On June 12, 2024, the California Department of Cannabis Control issued a recall for a weed product sold at dozens of dispensaries across the state.

A weed recall was issued in California this month prompting an urgent warning for dozens of dispensaries across the state, and areas affected are shown on Newsweek's map, below.

On June 12, the California Department of Cannabis Control announced that the West Coast Cure company was issuing a voluntary recall for its West Coast Cure Premium Cure flower over incorrect labeling.

According to the recall announcement, the product's labeling "reports more cannabinoid content than the product contains."

The products were sold at a number of different stores across California in counties including Alameda, Merced, Kings, Santa Cruz, Lassen, Tulare, Sacramento, Sonoma, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Orange, Fresno, Stanislaus, San Diego, Santa Clara, Inyo, Humboldt, Solano, San Joaquin, Butte, San Bernardino and Riverside.

A map below shows where the recall warnings were issued across the state.

The recall applies to the FLPR240132 batch number and the products were sold on or after February 9, 2024, in 1 ounce packages.

The recall announcement says that consumers who purchased this product should contact their physician immediately if they experience any sort of side effects or adverse reactions.

"Check your package for the UID and batch number(s) above. If the numbers match, dispose of the product or return it to the retailer for proper disposal," the recall announcement says.

"DCC sent notices to all licensees with this product in their inventory with instructions about responding to this recall."

No symptoms or side effects were listed for the recall.

Newsweek reached out to West Coast Cure via its website for comment.

Over the past few months, the California Department of Cannabis Control has issued several different recalls for a wide variety of reasons relating to cannabis use and purchase.

In May, Newsweek reported on the different weed recalls issued across California over concerns of possible contamination of Aspergillus, a fungus that can grow on cannabis plants.

The Cannabis Science and Technology focuses on educating members of the cannabis community on "science and technology of analytical testing, quality control/quality assurance, cultivation, extraction, and processing/manufacturing."

From January 10 to May 17, 13 different cannabis products were recalled for the contamination of Aspergillus in California.

One of the recalls was for the Canndescent California 100% Whole Flower Pre-rolls "due to the presence of Aspergillus spp. and due to inaccurate labeling that reports more cannabinoid content than the product contains."

According to Cannabis Science and Technology, Aspergillus can pose health risks to consumers who use products that are contaminated with the fungus. Those with weakened immune systems and respiratory issues can face even higher risks.

"The issue with fungus spores and cannabis is when its spores are introduced into the lungs, for example, by smoking and inhaling contaminated product," Cannabis Science and Technology states.

Newsweek reached out to the California Department of Cannabis Control via email for comment.

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