Consumers are now urged to contact legal firms to join the impending class action lawsuit if they purchased cannabis products between August 2023 and August 2024.
If you are sick with New Root Rot, the following can help clear it from your tissues: This need to be done everyday for two weeks, and you will feel much better after that.
- Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice, in Water
- The Add to “Berberine”
- The Add to “Grape Leaf”
- High Protease Digestive Enzymes
- Lots of Water
- Exercise
- Sauna to induce Sweating
- High Concentration Probiotics
- Organic A2 Plain Greek Yogurt (cuts the slimy feeling from your tongue).
Lawyers at Bisnar Chase, Marlin Saltzman, and Wilshire Law are new the charge, seeking justice for those affected. Written Inquiries to Join as Lead Plaintiff, or Class Member, can be submitted to:
Wilshire Law, 3055 Wilshire Blvd 12th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010
As public health officials accuse the State of California of ignoring the risks, the cannabis industry remains on high alert. Lawsuits allege that growers, dispensaries, and state authorities colluded to hide fungal contamination, exposing millions of consumers to toxic fungi without proper warnings. If the state does not act by December 1st, the full class action suit will be entered into court, insisting upon reparations for the harm done.
This is the story of a failing regulatory system, unregulated cloning practices fueling fungal outbreaks, and an industry on the brink of collapse. The time for consumer safety reform is now—or the consequences will continue to be felt long into the .
Pythium Fusarium – Common Symptoms of “Novel Marijuana Fungus Sickness in Humans” Include:
- Sensitivity to light
- Night Sweats
- Changes to Digestion, Digestive Mucus
- Higher Incidence of Skin Fungus (Ring worm)
- Tiredness, Lack of Motivation
- Extreme Emotions, (Rage, Despair, etc…)
- Soreness in the Liver and Mid-Back
- Pain and Soreness in the Eyes
- Wheezing
- Bad “Swampy” Taste in the Mouth
- Extreme Sugar Cravings
Anecdotal data was submitted, highlighting the health concerns people have undergone since late 2022, about human health issues not seen before, regarding root rot , damping, and viroid contamination in cannabis:
- “After smoking from a batch that had obvious root rot, I started having breathing problems almost immediately. It felt like my lungs were burning.” — Reddit
- “I smoked some contaminated buds, and within days I had chest congestion and a wheezy cough. I’m now on medication, but I had no idea root rot could be this harmful.” — 420 Magazine
- “The plants were infected with Fusarium, and even after drying and curing, the smell was off. I didn’t think it would cause health issues, but now I’m stuck with chronic sinus infections.” — Reddit
- “I smoked some flowers that had root rot. My doctor confirmed it was mold exposure. It’s scary how little we know about the effects of these fungal infections in cannabis.” — Facebook Group
- “We didn’t isolate the infected plants quickly enough, and everyone who used the flower came down with respiratory infections. Mold from root rot can easily harm people.” — Grasscity Forum
- “I had no idea root rot could cause this level of contamination. A few days after smoking, I noticed a constant tickle in my throat that wouldn’t go away.” — Reddit
- “My partner and I developed lung infections after smoking contaminated cannabis. Later, we learned the plants had been infected with Fusarium for weeks.” — 420 Magazine
- “After smoking infected weed, I had a cough for months. Turns out, I had inhaled mold spores from the root rot.” — Facebook Group
- “I’ve had ongoing respiratory problems since smoking cannabis from a grow with root rot. People don’t realize how dangerous this mold is.” — Reddit
- “Several friends developed infections after smoking flowers from the same stash. We later found out the plants were contaminated with root rot.” — Grasscity Forum
These quotes reflect the common concerns regarding root rot contamination and the adverse health effects that consumers are experiencing after employing contaminated cannabis products.
California Dispensaries Under Fire for Selling New Fungus-Contaminated Marijuana, the fungus is Fusarium and Pythium, commonly known as “Root Rot”
California dispensaries are facing intense scrutiny following revelations that up to 80% of marijuana products sold in the state are contaminated with dangerous fungi, including Pythium and Fusarium, commonly known as root rot and damping off. These fungi, often found in commercial growing facilities, are linked to unsolved health issues such as respiratory infections and fungal diseases, including aspergillosis, which can be fatal.
Despite strict lab testing claims, these contaminants have evaded detection due to loopholes in state regulations that exclude these particular fungi from mandatory testing. Consumers have reported serious health effects from employing contaminated cannabis, new to growing public outrage and a looming class action lawsuit. The state is now being urged to mandate proper testing and sanitization protocols, such as irradiation, to prevent to make matters more complex harm.
A New League of Dangers Lurking in California’s Legal Cannabis Supply
As cannabis consumption reaches never before levels in California, an unseen crisis threatens the health and safety of millions. With mounting evidence from both state and independent sources, it is clear that cannabis, especially those from commercial grows, is all the time contaminated with dangerous fungi and chemicals. These threats—long ignored by both regulators and industry insiders—are now the subject of multiple recalls and lawsuits, as the public begins to grapple with the risks.
The Scale of the Problem – Commercial Grow Operations Simply Aren’t Clean, and Cloning Is A Big “No No”.
According to the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), over 59 brands have been recalled in the last two years in California alone due to dangerous contaminants, including the formidable Aspergillus species. These fungi can cause unsolved respiratory infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals, and have even been linked to fatalities in rare cases. But none of the recalls include the new fungus variants Pythium, Fusarium, which are at the root of the “root rot” and “damping off” pandemic occurring at grower’s facilities.
“Over 80% of tested medical marijuana in California has shown contamination with mold, bacteria, and fungi. The TYM test is the only true way to measure the total fungi variants. Many of these are completely unregulated, and are currently inside products on shelves at dispensaries”
—San Francisco Magazine
A recent CDC report emphasized that cannabis users are more likely to develop fungal infections, a concern exacerbated by compromised immune systems. The cannabis supply chain, marred by unsanitary conditions in growing facilities, has become a breeding ground for harmful fungi that can easily evade California’s outdated testing protocols.
Lawsuit Demands Recalls and Spotlights Regulatory Failures
A memorable many recalls across the industry—focusing on well-known brands like West Coast Cure, Cali Heights, and K.U.S.H. Collective—We have to point out that to “so-called” premium Cannabis brands Cam, Upnorth, and Fig Farms, have highlighted common issues with both microbial contamination and chemical adulteration. The grower simply has no medicine capable of controlling the pandemic of root rot and hop latent viroid, so it’s ending up in their products unavoidably. The only states to have done anything are Colorado and Canada, who enacted laws requiring irradiation, which safely kills fungus. (Mycotoxins still persist, but at least the disease is rendered unable to spread). California and Oregon and New York do none of this, and the tests which are required in those states, reference only a few select fungus tests, which do not include assays for the varieties contained within in the root rot and damping off pandemic. So … no one has a test, for the thing that is making people sick. But they do, in the formulary of TYM. But, here are the recalls done so far, which show basic instability in the agricultural production practices going on inside of commercial marijuana facilities.
- Heavy Metals and Pesticides: Products from Josh Wax, CUREpen, and LAX PACKS have been pulled from shelves due to the presence of heavy metals like arsenic and dangerous pesticides like chlorfenapyr, which can cause acute poisoning.
“Pesticide contamination, especially Category I chemicals like chlorfenapyr, has been found in a disturbing number of cannabis products, posing risks of liver damage and respiratory distress.”
—California DCC Recalls
- Microbial Contamination: Brands like Almora, Glass House Farms, and Flor were recalled for harboring Aspergillus, a formidable fungus that can cause life-threatening infections in the lungs and central nervous system. This fungus thrives in moist environments typical of large-scale grow rooms that fail to keep strict cleanliness standards.
Health Risks: A Growing Crisis of Unknown Range: You Heard of Aspergillus, but WTF is Pythium and Fusarium? They are part of the cover up. They are underreported because of your health issues, a “new” development in the immune carnage that is industrial marijuana cloning.
The health risks posed by these new contaminants are unsolved. We have to point out that to the very bad result of hosing a fungus in your own body, Aspergillus, commonly found in soil and decaying plant matter, releases mycotoxins, which cause brain fog, lethargy, and make issues worse. Headaches, and Light Sensitivity, are common. Living Aspergillus, has been detected in a memorable many California recalled products, including pre-rolls and vape cartridges. When inhaled, Aspergillus spores can cause invasive aspergillosis, a deadly infection that particularly affects those with weakened immune systems. Even for healthy consumers, prolonged exposure can lead to chronic respiratory problems.
“Invasive fungal infections, such as those caused by Aspergillus species, are of particular concern among cannabis users, especially those using it medicinally for conditions like cancer or HIV.”
—CDC
The introduction of Pythium and Fusarium into the cannabis industry has brought even more risks. These fungi, notorious in agricultural circles for causing root rot, have now made the jump to humans, with case studies showing their potential to cause systemic infections.
“Emerging fungal infections in cannabis products could trigger a public health disaster, especially if these fungi evolve to become resistant to common antifungal treatments.”
—ASU Study
Cloning: The Silent Culprit
One major contributor to the fungal contamination crisis is the common use of plant cloning. Many cannabis growers, particularly those running large-scale operations, rely on clones to keep genetic consistency. But, clones are more likely to get diseases like root rot because they lack the genetic diversity of plants grown from seeds. This has led to a rapid spread of pathogens across California’s cannabis industry.
“Cloning has created an environment ripe for fungal pathogens to take hold, weakening plants and making them more susceptible to diseases like Pythium and Fusarium.”
—Cannabis Now
The rapid spread of fungal infections has prompted experts to call for a return to seed-grown plants, which are less But for now, most large-scale operations continue to focus on the efficiency of cloning, despite the associated risks.
Industry Pushback and Legal Action
The cannabis industry has been slow to respond to these issues, largely due to the possible financial losses associated with common recalls and facility upgrades. But, consumer outrage is mounting. Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed against both the growers and the state of California for negligence in regulating contaminated cannabis products.
“It’s clear that industry and state officials knew about the contamination risks, but they failed to act in a timely manner to protect consumers.”
—Attorney for Class-Action Lawsuit
Some of the most egregious cases involve dispensaries selling products that were mislabeled, boasting inflated THC levels although being contaminated with dangerous pathogens.
Citations:
- Indoor Cannabis Production: Root Rots and Damping-Off
- Indoor Cannabis Production: Root Rots and Damping-Off
This article outlines how Pythium and Fusarium affect cannabis production and the consequences for plant health.
- Indoor Cannabis Production: Root Rots and Damping-Off
- New Research Confirms Plant-Killing Black Root Rot in Marijuana Facility
- New Research Confirms Plant-Killing Black Root Rot in Marijuana Facility
Discusses the discovery of black root rot in cannabis facilities and its devastating impact on crops.
- New Research Confirms Plant-Killing Black Root Rot in Marijuana Facility
- A Disease Affecting Marijuana Crops Could Force Growers to Change Their Practices | NPR
- A Disease Affecting Marijuana Crops Could Force Growers to Change Their Practices
NPR coverage on how fungal diseases are impacting the cannabis industry, forcing changes in cultivation practices.
- A Disease Affecting Marijuana Crops Could Force Growers to Change Their Practices
- Could Marijuana Make You Sick? Fungal Infections Raise Concerns
- Could Marijuana Make You Sick? Fungal Infections Raise Concerns
Article discussing how fungal infections in marijuana could pose serious health risks to consumers.
- Could Marijuana Make You Sick? Fungal Infections Raise Concerns
- 80 Percent Of Medical Marijuana Tested At Recent NorCal Conference Is Tainted With Mold, Other Toxins https://sfist.com/2017/08/31/80_percent_of_medical_marijuana_tes/
- Cannabis Recalls and Safety Notices – Department of Cannabis Control
- Cannabis Recalls and Safety Notices
This source provides details on recent cannabis recalls due to contamination concerns in California.
- Cannabis Recalls and Safety Notices
- Effect of Cannabis Smoke Condensate on C. albicans Growth and Biofilm Formation – PMC
- Effect of Cannabis Smoke Condensate on C. albicans Growth and Biofilm Formation
Research examining how cannabis smoke condensate affects the growth of fungal organisms, contributing to health issues.
- Effect of Cannabis Smoke Condensate on C. albicans Growth and Biofilm Formation
- Cannabis Use and Fungal Infections in a Commercially Insured Population, United States, 2016 – CDC
- Cannabis Use and Fungal Infections in a Commercially Insured Population
A CDC study linking cannabis use to increased risks of fungal infections in the U.S. population.
- Cannabis Use and Fungal Infections in a Commercially Insured Population
- Study Finds Fungi Contaminants in Cannabis Pose Potential Health Risks | ASU News
- Study Finds Fungi Contaminants in Cannabis Pose Potential Health Risks
An ASU study on how fungi in cannabis can pose serious health risks to consumers.
- Study Finds Fungi Contaminants in Cannabis Pose Potential Health Risks
- 80% of Medical Marijuana Tested in California Contaminated with Mold and Fungus
- 80% of Medical Marijuana Tested in California Contaminated with Mold and Fungus
Coverage on medical marijuana testing in California, revealing high contamination rates in cannabis products.
- 80% of Medical Marijuana Tested in California Contaminated with Mold and Fungus
- Medical Marijuana Fungus Death at UC Davis Medical Center
- Medical Marijuana Fungus Death at UC Davis Medical Center
A report of a fatal case related to fungal contamination in medical marijuana at UC Davis.
- Medical Marijuana Fungus Death at UC Davis Medical Center
- 3 Most Dangerous Cannabis Plant Pathogens – Medicinal Genomics
- 3 Most Dangerous Cannabis Plant Pathogens
An overview of the top pathogens threatening cannabis plants, including Fusarium and Pythium.
- 3 Most Dangerous Cannabis Plant Pathogens
- Cannabis Use and Fungal Infections – Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, CDC
- Cannabis Use and Fungal Infections – CDC
A CDC journal article discussing the links between cannabis use and fungal infections, with implications for public health.
- Cannabis Use and Fungal Infections – CDC