A concerning undertone has emerged in the cannabis industry's recent boom: pervasive contamination in both legal and illegal goods. Alarming concentrations of the herbicide chlorfenapyr were found in cannabis vapes supplied at authorized dispensaries in California in 2024. According to a study conducted by Arizona State University, 16% of illegal cannabis samples included Fusarium mycotoxins, which are fungal toxins that can lead to infections and vomiting, particularly in users who are already immunocompromised. Consumers are at risk of toxic exposure due to the patchwork of safety standards caused by varying state rules and a lack of federal oversight, which exacerbates the problem.
Toxic marijuana poses considerably more risks than just a lousy high. Cannabis smoke can introduce dangerous substances deep into the lungs, particularly from goods contaminated with pesticides or fungal toxins. According to studies, regular marijuana use is linked to a 27% higher risk of acquiring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a 44% increased risk of developing asthma. Users frequently inhale more deeply and hold their breath longer, increasing exposure to the carcinogens in marijuana smoke, which exacerbates the risk. Americans' lives are being swiftly and silently impacted by the toxic pollution of the marijuana they smoke. There has never been a more pressing need for public awareness, open testing, and stricter regulation.
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Joining 'The Bottom Line', Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., talks about the mounting worries surrounding illegal marijuana fields in the US that are allegedly connected to China. China may be using these fields to poison Americans with toxic weed.
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