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Michigan Recalls Vaping Products for Heavy Metals Including Arsenic
Susan Ameel
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The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency issued a recall of four (4) products that were tested by Iron Laboratories. The MRA suspended the testing facilities license on August 16, 2019. The recalled products include vaping cartridges that failed testing requirements for high levels of Chromium and Arsenic. The products are being sold in over 30 dispensaries across the state.
The document details a recall of medical marijuana products in Michigan due to failed testing for harmful substances.
Recall Notification
- Four medical marijuana products recalled due to testing failures linked to Iron Laboratories.
- Patients and caregivers should check for METRC numbers and production batch numbers on product labels.
Affected Products
- RSO 1G. SYRINGE-MONSTER X: Failed for Bifenazate; sold at multiple provisioning centers.
- Glue-Buds: Failed for Cadmium; sold at Pharmaco Inc. locations.
- 1g Platinum Vapes -Diamond OG Cartridge: Failed for Total Chromium; sold at various provisioning centers.
- 1g Savage Signature OG Budder -Concentrate: Failed for Arsenic; sold at multiple locations.
Health Risks
- Possible symptoms from affected products include coughing, wheezing, decreased pulmonary function, nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rhythm, and vascular damage.
Patient Guidance
- Patients should destroy or return affected products to the point of purchase.
- No adverse reactions reported yet; MRA continues to investigate.
- Patients can report adverse reactions via email or phone and can have products tested at their own expense.
As of August 27, 2019, the CDC reports that there are over 215 cases of pulmonary illnesses reported in 25 states that are in many cases being attributed to e-cigarettes containing THC and CBD products. The CDC is working with the states to identify the name of the products, the manufacturer and where the products are being sold. The CDC indicates that, to date, it does not appear that there is one product responsible for these cases.