Popular Weed Brand’s Vape Cartridges Recalled Over Sketchy Diluting Agent

Popular Weed Brand’s Vape Cartridges Recalled Over Sketchy Diluting Agent

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) just dropped a bombshell: Platinum Vape, one of the state’s most popular cannabis brands, is recalling a slew of its vape cartridges over concerns about a potentially harmful diluting agent. If you’ve got one of these in your stash, you might want to check the label—stat.

The recall, announced Friday, targets several Platinum Vape flavors, including Garlic Cookie, Blazing Blue Cheese, Banana Candy, and Grape Valley Kush. The culprit? MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides), a diluting agent that’s been flagged as a potential health risk when inhaled. This marks the first recall in Michigan since the CRA started requiring MCT oil testing in cannabis vape products back in October.

What’s the Big Deal?

MCT oil is a common ingredient in edibles and topicals, but when it comes to vaping, it’s a no-go. Some states, like Colorado, have outright banned it in inhalable cannabis products following the 2019 vaping lung illness outbreak. While MCT oil isn’t inherently toxic, inhaling it can irritate the lungs and cause serious respiratory issues.

The recalled cartridges were produced by RWB Michigan, a subsidiary of Red White and Bloom, a major cannabis player based in Toronto. So far, the company has stayed tight-lipped about the recall, ignoring requests for comment.

How Bad Is It?

Nearly 16,000 of these cartridges are floating around Michigan, sold at dispensaries like 420 Dank, Inhale Detroit, and Motown Meds in Detroit, as well as other stores statewide. If you’ve bought any of the affected flavors since March 4, 2024, you’ll want to check the Metrc Tag number on the package against the list on the CRA’s website.

Brian Hanna, the CRA’s executive director, praised the “cooperation” of RWB Michigan and testing labs in handling the recall. But let’s be real—this isn’t exactly a win for consumer confidence.

What Should You Do?

If you’ve got one of these recalled vapes, don’t panic—but don’t hit it, either. The CRA advises returning it to the dispensary where you bought it or disposing of it safely. And if you’ve already used it and are feeling off, report your symptoms to your doctor and the CRA ASAP.

Bigger Picture

This isn’t the first time Michigan’s cannabis market has faced scrutiny over sketchy additives. Earlier this year, a cannabis testing lab found that 69 out of 200 vape products from nearly 60 brands contained MCT oil, conversion oil, or pesticides. Yikes.

Platinum Vape bills itself as one of the most popular THC brands in the industry, but this recall is a major blow to its reputation. For consumers, it’s a stark reminder to stay vigilant about what you’re inhaling.

Bottom Line

Michigan’s cannabis industry is booming, but this recall is a wake-up call. If you’re a Platinum Vape fan, double-check your stash and stay informed. And if you’ve experienced any adverse effects, speak up—your lungs will thank you.

For more details, hit up the CRA’s website or call them at 517-284-8599. Stay safe, and keep your vapes clean.