Arizona Cannabis Dispensary Voluntarily Recalls Product

ADHS: Voluntary recall of certain marijuana product due to possible piperonyl butoxide contamination, a pesticide.Photo byCRYSTALWEED cannabisonUnsplash

PHOENIX — An Arizona marijuana establishment is voluntarily recalling DIME Mint OG concentrate/extract with the batch number MOGBL0405 due to possible contamination with piperonyl butoxide, or PBO, according to a news release from the Arizona Department of Health Services on July 10, 2024.

ADHS marijuana licensing inspectors observed records during a routine inspection that indicated the product tested positive for the contaminant.

Once the department 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, according to the ADHS news release.

Exposure to small amounts of PBO can cause skin irritation, numbness, itching, burning, stinging, tingling, or warmth that can last a few hours.

Exposure to large amounts can cause abnormal facial sensations, dizziness, salivation, headaches, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, or sensitivity to sound and touch, according to ADHS.

Symptoms of Piperonyl Butoxide Exposure

Lower-exposure symptoms:

• Skin irritation
• Tingling
• Burning
• Itching
• Stinging
• Numbness
• Warmth

Higher-exposure symptoms:

• Abnormal facial sensations
• Dizziness
• Salivation
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Numbness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Individuals 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 above, please contact your healthcare provider or seek care in the event of an emergency.

To date, no illnesses have been reported, according to ADHS.