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Dirty Weed in the Netherlands: Contaminants Found in Coffee Shop Cannabis" A recent investigation into Dutch coffee shop cannabis revealed lead, pesticides, and bacteria lurking in the “tolerated” market. Here’s why it’s time for real regulation.
California’s cannabis industry faces a credibility crisis as a pesticide scandal reveals flaws in testing protocols. Can new regulations restore trust?
California cannabis company, Grizzly Peak Farms has recalled its product "Zoap," after finding it contaminated with a pesticide banned in 2020 - chlorfenapyr. The extent and duration of the contamination is unclear. The California Department of Cannabis Control has halted sales from the adulterated batch. The company, which claims to be pesticide-free, had faced a lawsuit in 2020 for unpaid taxes on cannabis products.
