In a notable move for New York’s expanding cannabis industry, state regulators have announced their first product recall, affecting consumers from Harlem to Hollis. This recall underscores the critical importance of consumer safety in the swiftly developing legal cannabis market.
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued a recall for all cannabinoid hemp products, including the “Sky High” brand, produced by Eat Sky High LLC. These products were distributed through licensed cannabis and cannabinoid hemp dispensaries throughout the state.
The recall targets products from an unlicensed cannabinoid hemp processor that have multiple safety violations, posing risks to public health. The OCM initiated this recall as a precautionary measure since the necessary testing for consumer safety and product quality could not be verified.
While there have been no reported adverse effects from consuming these products, the OCM’s investigation continues. Violations associated with these products include processing at an unlicensed facility, unverified THC-A levels, and failure to meet OCM testing standards. Additionally, there are labeling violations, such as missing warnings, processor information, and lot numbers. Some products were produced with hazardous food items, and there were instances of misleading labeling that made the products appear as authorized adult-use items with NYS Universal Symbol imagery.
The affected products span various categories, including dessert toppings, dipping sauces, condiments, and ice cream/gelato/sorbet. Specific products include:
Dessert Toppings:
- Caramel Drizzle 500mg THC-A
- White Chocolate 500mg THC-A
- Strawberry Drizzle 500mg THC-A
- Chocolate Drizzle 500mg THC-A
Dipping Sauces:
- Honey Mustard 500mg THC-A
- Honey Garlic 500mg THC-A
- Ranch Dressing 500mg THC-A
- Sweet N’ Sour 500mg THC-A
- Chipotle Mayo 500mg THC-A
Condiments:
- Ketchup 500mg THC-A
- BBQ Sauce 500mg THC-A
- Hot Sauce 500mg THC-A
- Mayo Ketchup 500mg THC-A
- Sweet Chili 500mg THC-A
Ice Cream/Gelato/Sorbet:
- Grape 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Guava 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Mango 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Coconut 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Snickers 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Chocolate 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Green Apple 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Watermelon 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Passion Fruit 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Fruity Pebbles 200mg/500mg THC-A
- Cookie Monster 200mg/500mg THC-A
Dispensaries and distributors must halt the distribution and sale of these products immediately. Consumers who purchased any products from Eat Sky High LLC and wish to return them should contact the retail dispensary where the products were purchased. Recalled products can be returned even if they have been opened.
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The Office of Cannabis Management advises consumers to report any incidents related to the use of these or any other cannabis products through their incident form at cannabis.ny.gov/report-an-incident. If you are experiencing serious or concerning cannabis-related symptoms, seek immediate medical attention by contacting your healthcare provider or the Poison Center at (800) 222-1222.
