Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Mandatory Product Recall October 1, 2020

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program
Mandatory Product Recall – 10/1/2020
UPDATE
Yesterday, the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) issued a mandatory product recall on edible products sold by Mother Grows Best, LLC dba Verano Brands. This recall was initiated by the MMCP because the product did not pass the full battery of required testing and was sold at specific dispensaries (see complete recall notice for product and dispensary information).
The MMCP identified the brand product, Encore Edibles (Dark Chocolate), as exceeding the regulatory thresholds for cadmium. Cadmium is a heavy metal found in soil and water that can be absorbed by and accumulated in plants (including cocoa beans) that are used to make food products. For non-smokers, food is the main source of cadmium intake for the general population. Increased daily exposure to cadmium can pose a health risk to patients.
Ohio Admin. Code 3796:4-2-04(H) states a heavy metal contamination analysis passes for cadmium if “the detected amount of cadmium, if any, is less than 0.09 micrograms per kilogram.” When establishing the thresholds, the MMCP utilized the average body weight assumption for a 10-year-old child. Utilizing this assumption creates a higher standard for MMCP products, with the goal of reducing the maximum daily exposure to heavy metals for patients.
For questions regarding cadmium, please review the following resources:
The MMCP continues to investigate this matter and will provide a comprehensive executive summary once complete. As a reminder, no reports of adverse reactions for this product have been reported to the MMCP at this time.
Anyone who thinks that they may be experiencing serious or life-threatening issues should seek immediate medical attention. Patients are reminded that any adverse reactions should be reported to the MMCP toll-free helpline (1-833-464-6627).

OHIO:  The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) is issuing a mandatory product recall on edible products sold by Mother Grows Best. This recall is being initiated by the MMCP because the product did not pass the full battery of required testing and was sold at specific dispensaries (see Product ID information below). Additional details on the specifics of the recall will be provided in the coming days. The MMCP has initiated an investigation into the noncompliance and identified product samples to be tested. These results will be communicated publicly.

AFFECTED PRODUCT:

Product Name: Encore Edibles (Dark Chocolate)

Purchase Dates: 8/17/2020 – 10/1/2020

Processor Name: Mother Grows Best

Product ID:
Sold at Zen Leaf (Canton)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001083

Sold at Greenleaf Apothecaries (Akron)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001105

Sold at Greenleaf Apothecaries (Canton)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001111

Sold at Ohio Cannabis Company (Coshocton)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001124

Sold at Greenleaf Apothecaries (Cleveland)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001137

Sold at Greenleaf Apothecaries (Columbus)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001191

Sold at Pure Ohio Wellness (Dayton)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001219

Sold at Have a Heart Cincy (Cincinnati)
M00000078821: Edb Oral Admin – 10 – 0.4 – 10 – Dark Chocolate Indica
Batch Number: 1A40701000020D1000001310

No reports of adverse reactions for this product have been reported to the MMCP at this time.

Patients who have purchased the recalled product should stop using it.

All unused product should be returned to the dispensary where purchased. Returned products will not count toward a patient’s 45-day possession limit. For more information on returns, please contact the dispensary where the product was purchased.

Anyone who thinks that they may be experiencing serious or life-threatening issues should seek immediate medical attention. Patients are reminded that any adverse reactions should be reported to the MMCP toll-free helpline (1-833-464-6627).