Fungus / Mold
How Moldy is Missouri Marijuana? Local Company’s Tests Stir Up Controversy
St. Louis Today by Jack Suntrup St. Louis, MO – A St. Charles County microbiologist’s test results for mold in marijuana, which he has shared on social media, are drawing questions from cannabis consumers and legal threats from members of the state’s cannabis industry. Kirk Hartwein, owner of Missouri Mold LLC of O’Fallon, has posted dozens…
Read MoreHow Moldy is Missouri marijuana? Local Company’s Tests Stir Up Controversy
St. Louis Today by Jack Suntrup St. Louis, MO – A St. Charles County microbiologist’s test results for mold in marijuana, which he has shared on social media, are drawing questions from cannabis consumers and legal threats from members of the state’s cannabis industry. Kirk Hartwein, owner of Missouri Mold LLC of O’Fallon, has posted dozens…
Read MoreMilitary Barracks Found with Mold, Pests, Broken AC and Brown Water
Washington Post by Joe Davidson Washington, DC – A new audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says some barracks, not just in the Army, are so bad that they degrade quality of life and military readiness. The report has drawn bipartisan, bicameral outrage and a blunt admission from the Pentagon. The Government Accountability Office…
Read MoreMold in Marijuana? CT’s Rules Are Less Strict Than Other States
CT Mirror by Kate Setzer Hartford, CT – Alex London uses cannabis to help with lingering back pain and migraines that stem from a car crash. London said he used to buy it from medical marijuana dispensaries near his home. But now, because of changes in how Connecticut regulates cannabis, he’s back to using his…
Read MoreCA’S DCC Orders Recall of Packaged Cannabis Flower Due to Mold Contamination
State of California by Carrie B. Reyes Sacrament, CA – California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has ordered a mandatory recall after identifying a batch of packaged cannabis flower contaminated with Aspergillus niger. Consumers who purchased Claybourne Co. flower are urged to check their packaging the UID and batch numbers and dispose of the flower if…
Read MoreGas Leaks, Mold, and Lead Top Concerns at DOEE Meeting
Washington City Paper by Ambar Castillo Washington, DC – Gas leaks, mold, and lead poisoning were among the most pressing concerns during yesterday’s oversight hearing in the Committee on Transportation and the Environment. The committee, chaired by Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, brought several questions to the Department of Energy and Environment, one of three agencies under the…
Read MoreDenver Marijuana Health Inspections, Mold Report Delayed Due to Covid
Westworld by Thomas MitchellDenver, CO – One of the few local health agencies investigating and disciplining marijuana facilities in Colorado, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has been responsible for a significant number of marijuana mold and pesticide recalls since recreational pot sales began in 2014. Regularly scheduled health and safety inspections at marijuana cultivations and…
Read MoreA Grim Reality of Reopening: More Mold
Wired by Louise MatsakisNational – The pandemic has forced all sorts of buildings to sit empty for long periods of time. As people venture back into their homes, schools, and offices again, they may also find an unwelcome surprise inside. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns people who are reopening buildings to watch…
Read MoreOngoing Issues with Mold in Real Estate
Mold is a contaminate that can exist anywhere provided the conditions are right. It’s becoming more of an issue in real estate with buyers, sellers, lessors, and tenants. Read the full story here.
Read MoreBed Bath & Beyond Recalls Nearly 200,000 Comforters Over Mold Concerns
A national company (Bed Bath & Beyond) has announced almost 200,000 UGG comforters sold nationwide could be contaminate with mold. Buyers are instructed to stop using immediately. Read the Article from GoodHouseKeeping.com Here
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