COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was sold in packaging that a child could easily access in violation of program rules.
Paragon Development Group LLC, which is in Tipp City, near Dayton, packaged flower for vaping in mylar-style bags. This violates federal rules for poison prevention packaging, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control said in a statement.
Most marijuana recalls from the state have been due to potential contamination, such as mold, incomplete testing on a product or other issues. However, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has shown it’s unafraid to come down on the industry. Over the summer, it found several violations in how the licensed companies were marketing ahead of the start of recreational sales Aug. 6.
The Division of Cannabis Control fined them for unapproved signs and messages on social media, and in one case, the use of an ice cream truck to promote adult-use sales, which it said was not allowed.
Customers purchased the Paragon lower in the wrong packaging between May 10 and Oct. 17, from nearly four dozen dispensaries throughout the state, including several in Northeast Ohio.
“A product recall was determined to be the most appropriate course of action, as a child accessing the product could result in adverse health consequences,” the statement from the Division of Cannabis Control said. “No adverse events have been reported.”
Medical and recreational purchasers of these products should either securely store the product in a child-resistant package, out of the reach of children, or return it to the dispensary of purchase for a refund, according to the division.
If anyone experiences an adverse health effect, they should contact their health care provider and report the incidence to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control at 1-833-464-6627, the agency said.
