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Examining Cannabis Safety: Legal Products Not Always Cleaner Than Illicit Ones

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Examining Cannabis Safety: Legal Products Not Always Cleaner Than Illicit Ones

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  • California cannabis regulators assert that licensed products are safer than those from the illicit market, but findings suggest otherwise.
  • Tests showed that **50% of products** from unlicensed sellers had no detectable pesticides, matching the legal market's pesticide rates.
  • Legal products may contain **higher levels of untested pesticides**, while unregulated items can be chemically processed with artificial THC.
  • A concerning case involved a vape containing **vitamin E acetate**, linked to serious health issues, further complicating the safety landscape.
  • Overall, both markets share contamination risks, necessitating better testing and safety protocols to protect consumers.

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