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Contaminated marijuana vapes sold statewide; health advisory issued
KOAA News 5 • • business
Key Points:
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued a health advisory after contaminated marijuana vaporizer cartridges containing methylene chloride were sold in 405 stores across Colorado.
- These cartridges, produced by Staycon LLC under the brand Craft, were sold between March 27, 2026, and September 25, 2026, and pose a public health risk.
- Methylene chloride is a toxic solvent linked to neurotoxicity, liver toxicity, and cancer with both short- and long-term exposure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Consumers are urged to check batch numbers on their products and dispose of any matching cartridges immediately, and to seek medical attention if they experience adverse health effects.
- Health issues related to these devices should be reported to the Marijuana Enforcement Division using a designated reporting form.
