Contaminated marijuana vapes sold at more than 400 Colorado stores, health advisory issued

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   Contaminated marijuana vapes sold at over 400 Colorado stores

   The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a health and safety advisory for contaminated marijuana vaporizers sold at over 400 stores statewide. The affected products, manufactured by StayCon, contain methylene chloride, a cancer-causing solvent. Consumers are warned not to use these products due to potential health risks. A recall has been issued for 49 contaminated vape products.

   Why it matters

   This health advisory was issued after a voluntary recall by StayCon, a Colorado marijuana company, due to contamination of their vape products with methylene chloride. The recall affects products sold at over 400 stores across Colorado, prompting concerns about public health and safety. Methylene chloride is a toxic industrial solvent that can cause serious health problems.

   What is confirmed

   • Over 400 Colorado stores sold contaminated marijuana vaporizers
   • The contaminated products contain methylene chloride, a cancer-causing solvent
   • A health and safety advisory was issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
   • StayCon issued a voluntary recall of 49 contaminated vape products

   What to watch next

   • Further updates on the number of reported health issues related to the contaminated vapes
   • Actions taken by Colorado regulators against StayCon for violating safety standards
   • The recall process and refunds or replacements for affected consumers
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. ProPublica — Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays
   2. MJBizDaily — Colorado cannabis firm recalls vapes over cancer-causing solvent
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