Dozens of weed products, including buds and rollups, have been recalled in the US due to the discovery of a toxic mold that is linked to lung infections.
California's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) reported that the products might be filled with aspergillus - a fungus that grows on plants when they aren't stored or dried properly.
Inhaling aspergillus can cause a wide range of health issues including coughing up blood, asthma attacks, headaches, weight loss and in extreme cases, death.
There were 13 overall products that were subject to mandatory recalls including Northern Emerald's Tyson Undisputed Cannabis Flower, a brand promoted by professional boxer Mike Tyson.
The state's Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) recalled 13 weed products that contained aspergillus - a toxic mold that is linked to lung infections
The DCC first issued a recall in January for the Gelato Orangeade hybrid cannabis flower and 12 others between February 21 and May 17, citing that they contained aspergillus.
Other affected weed products included the JC Rad Flower, the UpNorth 3.5 gram flower and the LAX Packs Premium Flower.
The toxic mold commonly grows on decaying vegetation, stored grains and marijuana leaves in conditions where the temperature hovers at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
When inhaled, aspergillus spores can colonize in the lungs, leading to the formation of a fungus ball, also called pulmonary aspergilloma.
Although this can be asymptomatic, it can also cause those affected to chronically cough up blood or lead to fatal bleeding, according to Biomerieux, a leader in vitro diagnostics and microbiology testing.
Pulmonary aspergilloma can also appear in the brain, kidney or
Buy Alprazolam Online other organs and is treated by either undergoing surgery to remove the infection or embolization, a procedure that inserts a needle to block blood flow.
The toxic mold grows on plants when they aren't stored or dried properly. Consumers who experienced symptoms are advised to contact their physician if they experience any symptoms including coughing up blood, asthma attacks, or severe allergies