Possible Aspergillus Contamination Prompts Globe Farmacy To Voluntarily Recall Certain Marijuana Products

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Globe Farmacy Inc., an Arizona marijuana establishment, is voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus.

The products being voluntarily recalled are from Globe Farmacy Inc., EX LHR ORZ Batch number EX042423ORZ and EX LR Guava Mac batch number EX042523GM.

Aspergillus can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else. Symptoms range from asthma or cold-like symptoms to fever and chest pain, among many others.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising purchasers to dispose of the products described in the table below, which were found in laboratory tests to be positive for Aspergillus.

To date, no illnesses have been reported. This announcement is being made out of an abundance of caution. Patients who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them and should dispose of them. If you have already consumed any of the products and have any of the symptoms described below, please contact your healthcare provider or seek care in the event of an emergency.
ADHS Laboratory auditors discovered discrepancies during a routine inspection, potentially leading to false negative results for contaminants being reported.

Once ADHS discovered the potential contamination, they contacted the facility that produced the products. The licensee took immediate action to work with all distribution and retail partners to remove any potentially impacted products from store shelves.

Consumers may contact the dispensary or establishment where they purchased the products listed below if they have any questions.

Products

Cultivator Product Name Batch Number Product Type Implicated Contaminant
GLOBE FARMACY INC. EX LR GUAVA MAC EX042523GM Hash Aspergillus
GLOBE FARMACY INC. EX LHR ORZ EX042423ORZ Concentrate Aspergillus
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