Arizona Officials Announce Cannabis Recall Over Pesticide Concerns

Cannabis retailers in Arizona are recalling some batches of edibles and concentrate products over possible contamination with the pesticide Spinosad, the Tucson Sentinel reports.

The recalls target three batches of concentrates by PRESSD Brands and seven batches of edibles from Baked Bros, all created from distillates that were found to be potentially contaminated:

Spinosab is a natural insecticide that is considered generally safe and is approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against agricultural pests like mites, thrips, and beetles. It can also be prescribed as a topical treatment for human head lice and scabies.

The recall was issued after Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) State Laboratory investigators found during a routine inspection at Kaycha Labs that a testing failure for the Spinosad had been misreported as a passing test, the report said.

Officials said that once informed, the product manufacturers took action immediately to work with distribution and retail partners to initiate the recall.

Meanwhile, health officials ordered another recall in October for two cannabis flower batches over concerns about potential Aspergillus and lead contamination.