Maryland Issues Statewide Recall of Cannabis Chocolate Due to Bacterial Contaminants

The recall applies to multiple batches of Hi Color Max Chocolate Milk sold at dispensaries across the state between July and mid-September.

Patients and caregivers who purchased the product are urged to check the labels on their containers for the batch or package numbers listed by the MCA. Anyone in possession of the recalled chocolate milk should return it to the dispensary where it was purchased for proper disposal. The MCA is also asking that consumers report any adverse reactions linked to the product.

The following dispensaries and product batches are affected:

Green Goods – Baltimore (Hampden), 3907 Falls RoadHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (7/12/2025–8/29/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000061982

Green Goods – Baltimore (Dundalk), 717 North Point BoulevardHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (7/19/2025–8/29/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000063702Hi Color Max Chocolate Milk (9/15/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000070888

Green Goods – Rockville, 4007 Norbeck Road, Suite AHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (7/5/2025–8/31/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000063003Hi Color Max Chocolate Milk (9/14/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000070924

Green Goods – Frederick, 1080 West Patrick StreetHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (9/3/2025–9/15/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000070321

Mana – Edgewater, 3005 Solomons Island RoadHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/29/2025–9/12/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000070145

Summit Wellness Cannabis Dispensary, 6328 Baltimore National Pike, CatonsvilleHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/19/2025–9/10/2025)METRC TAG #ABC030300002009000069311

Kip Dispensary, 9 Cranbrook Road, CockeysvilleHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/27/2025–9/14/2025)METRC TAG #ABC030300002009000069210

The Apothecarium – Salisbury, 1003 Mt. Hermon RoadHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/18/2025–8/23/2025)METRC TAG #ABC030300002009000067617

Green Point – Laurel, 116 Washington Boulevard SouthHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/3/2025–9/14/2025)METRC TAG #ABC030300002009000065313

Green Point – Linthicum, 823 A Elkridge Landing RoadHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/5/2025–9/12/2025)METRC TAG #ABC030300002009000065361

Green Point – Millersville, 8100 Veterans HighwayHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (7/27/2025–8/9/2025)METRC TAG #ABC030300002009000065408

Caroline Pharma, 321 Bloomingdale Avenue, FederalsburgHi Color Max Chocolate Milk (8/15/2025–8/29/2025)METRC TAG #1A4030300002009000063026

This recall underscores the importance of product testing and monitoring in Maryland’s regulated marijuana market, which requires all cannabis products to pass strict safety standards before reaching patients and consumers.