Arizona Department of Health Services issues recall for marijuana products due to possible salmonella, mold contamination

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Health Services says multiple Arizona marijuana establishments and dispensaries are initiating a voluntary recall of specific marijuana products due to possible contamination with Salmonella or Aspergillus (mold).

Officials say no illnesses have been reported and the recall is being made out of an abundance of caution.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:

• Harvest Platinum, 14g Pre Pack Indica Flower (Glazed Apricot Gelato)
• Harvest Platinum, 14g Pre Pack Sativa Flower (Tiger Haze)
• Modern Flower, 3.5g Pre Pack Indica Flower (Orange Acai)
• Sol Flower Dispensaries and Establishments, Tahiti Lime
• EHF (Elephant Head Farms), HAT Trick #17 Flower
• Mohave Cannabis, Preroll
• Tru Infusion Flower, Caked Up Cherries
• The Pharm, Chemistry #1 (HD 3/24/21)

Experts say consumers who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them and should dispose of them.

Officials say if you have already consumed any of the products and have any of the symptoms described below, please contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care if necessary.

SYMPTOMS OF SALMONELLA:
Usually start within six hours–six days after infection and last four-seven days. Ingestion can also happen inadvertently after handling Salmonella-contaminated products.

• Diarrhea (that can be bloody)
• Fever
• Stomach cramps
• Some people may also have nausea, vomiting, or a headache.

ADHS says marijuana samples that tested positive for Salmonella and mold were reported to the dispensaries and marijuana establishments as free of contaminants.

Once ADHS discovered the positive test results, the establishments involved were notified and took action to work with all distribution and retail partners to remove any potentially impacted products.

Officials say consumers with any questions should contact the establishment or dispensary where they purchased any of the affected products.