A joint investigation by the Los Angeles Times and WeedWeek reveals widespread pesticide contamination in cannabis products sold across California dispensaries. Paige St. John and Alex Halperin report for the Los Angeles Times and WeedWeek. In short:Tests on 42 cannabis products found 25 contained pesticide levels exceeding state or federal limits. California regulators have been slow to address these issues, despite numerous complaints and evidence of contamination. Read more: As legal cannabis spreads, growers go organic — and beyond.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 21, 2024 11:36 UTC