Missouri recalls hundreds of vape pens amid dispute over required testing procedures
Missouri regulators recalled hundreds of vape pens from Local Cannabis Co. due to a dispute over whether products were tested in their final form.Summary
A dispute over Missouri's marijuana testing rules has led to the recall of hundreds of vape pens produced by Kansas City-based Local Cannabis Co. Regulators determined the products were tested as bulk THC concentrate rather than after being filled into finished cartridges, which violates state requirements. Local Cannabis Chief Operating Officer Tyler Pugh stated the issue was tied to "evolving testing requirements for final form administration" and emphasized the matter is not related to product quality or safety. However, state officials, including spokesperson Lisa Cox, rejected this explanation, noting the testing rules did not change on April 30. The recall was triggered when another licensee challenged a certificate of analysis, revealing discrepancies between the COA and testing results. Final-form testing is crucial because the cartridge itself can affect the oil inside, potentially causing leaching. The timing of the recall has drawn additional scrutiny, arriving less than a month after Local Cannabis filed an antitrust lawsuit against Good Day Farm. The company is working with regulators and retailers to replace affected inventory with newly compliant products.
(Source：Newsbreak)
