On January 22, 2026, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) announced four separate recalls affecting approximately 275 dispensaries across the state. These recalls, related to various products and contaminants, stemmed from health and safety concerns, with sales dating back to November 2024.
The first recall involved cannabis flower produced by Higher Grade, a chain of dispensaries based in Denver. After state inspectors detected the presence of aspergillus, a type of mold prohibited in Colorado cannabis cultivation, Higher Grade voluntarily recalled five harvest batches of recreational cannabis. The affected products were sold at Higher Grade’s three locations—1269 Elati Street, 3111 West 38th Avenue, and 3480 South Galena Street—as well as at KrystaLeaves dispensary in Commerce City, between September 11, 2025, and January 7, 2026. Consumers were advised to return or properly dispose of any affected products.
The second recall was issued for cannabis-infused lotion made by My Brother’s Flower. The MED indicated that cannabis extract used in the lotion, sourced from Pueblo-based SMTG Holdings LLC, contained unacceptable levels of the pesticide myclobutanil. This recall followed a notification from the MED on December 31, 2025, prompting My Brother’s Flower to notify retailers to remove the affected product from shelves. In a statement, the company emphasized its commitment to quality and announced plans to enhance testing protocols for its products.
A third recall involved products from Morganic Concentrates, registered under the name Dutch Botanicals LLC. The MED found traces of three banned pesticides—hexythiazox, fluopyram, and bifenazate—in the cannabis extract used for disposable vaporizers. These contaminated products were distributed to 176 dispensaries from January 30 to December 27, 2025. Customers were advised to check for facility license numbers and specific harvest batch numbers related to the recall.
Finally, the MED expanded a previous recall associated with Karing Kind, a Boulder-area dispensary. Initially, one batch of Strawberry Furry vaporizers was flagged for potential contamination with chlorfenapyr, another banned pesticide. Subsequent updates in December included additional strains—OG Kush and Pop Kush—and on January 22, another batch, Durban Burgundy, was added due to contamination with paclobutrazol. The MED noted the investigation remains ongoing, with the potential for more affected products to be identified.
This announcement marks the fifth recall issued by the MED in 2026, following a total of eighteen health and safety notices in 2025. As cannabis regulations continue to evolve, the MED emphasizes the importance of consumer safety and the need for rigorous product testing.
Consumers are urged to remain vigilant regarding product recalls and to seek immediate medical attention if they experience adverse health effects after using any recalled items. The MED encourages consumers to report such incidents to the division for further investigation.
