Testing Reveals Surprising Pesticide Levels in Both Legal and Illegal Cannabis Products
Recent analysis challenges assumptions about cannabis safety in California, finding similar pesticide contamination rates across legal and illegal markets. Testing reveals regulatory gaps and unexpected safety concerns in both sectors, suggesting neither legal status nor current oversight guarantees product purity.
Hidden Pesticide Crisis: California Cannabis Industry's Testing Loopholes Expose Health Risks
Recent testing reveals half of legal cannabis vapes in California contain unmonitored pesticides, with some products showing higher contamination than black market alternatives. The investigation exposes critical gaps in state regulations while highlighting specific health risks from pesticide exposure through inhalation.
California Air Samples Reveal Widespread Pesticide Presence in Farming Regions
Recent air monitoring in California's agricultural areas detects pesticides in 80% of samples, sparking debate over safety limits and environmental concerns. While officials maintain levels are safe, advocates push for stricter regulations and alternative farming methods.