Mold, E. Coli, Salmonella, & Aspergillus, as well as pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, additives, & adulterants, are commonly found in cannabis.
These contaminants can have serious health impacts, particularly for individuals with compromised immune systems, and for pediatric & elderly populations. Consumers may prolong their exposure because they do not attribute symptoms to contaminated cannabis products.
Pesticides
Pesticides-Cannabis Contaminant Source: Cultivation Side Effects: • CANCER • NEUROLOGICAL DISTURBANCES • ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION • REPRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT • COMA • DEATH #WhatsinYourCannbis?
Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals -Cannabis Contaminant Source: Cultivation, Manufacturing, Storage Side Effects: • LEARNING DISABILITIES • LOWER INTELLIGENCE • REDUCED BRAIN DEVELOPMENT • APOPTOSIS (CELL DEATH) • CANCER • DEATH #WhatsinYourCannabis?
Residual Solvents
Residual Solvents -Cannabis Contaminant Source: Manufacturing • CARDIAC SYSTEM DISRUPTION • CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISTURBANCE • FETAL ABNORMALITIES • SEVERE BRAIN DAMAGE • COMA • DEATH #WhatsinYourCannabis?
Additive & Adulterants
Additives and Adulterants may be used by producers to add weight, dilute, or add fragrance to their products.
Microbiological Contaminants
Aspergillus
Aspergillus-Cannabis Contaminants Source: Cultivation, Storage Side Effects: • CHRONIC PULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS • LUNG INFECTIONS • SINUS INFECTIONS #WhatsinYourCannabis?
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