What is it about?
This study checks legal cannabis for harmful mold using a high-tech lab method called ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. This helps ensure cannabis is safe for consumption by detecting and measuring any mold contamination.
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Why is it important?
This research is important because many Canadians consume cannabis, and ensuring it's free from harmful mold is crucial for public health. Detecting mold contamination with advanced techniques helps prevent potential health risks, making cannabis safer for everyone.
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This study highlights that legalizing cannabis is the right move, as it allows for rigorous testing and monitoring for harmful mold. Such safety measures aren't possible with illegal cannabis, proving that legalization ensures safer products for consumers.
Vincent Desaulniers Brousseau
McGill University
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This page is a summary of: Fungal Contamination Monitoring in Legal Cannabis Using Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, January 2024, ASTM International,
DOI: 10.1520/jte20230559.
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