When “Safe” Isn’t Safe Enough: What Hidden Fungal Toxins in Cannabis Could Mean for Public Health
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The episode discusses the implications of hidden fungal toxins in cannabis products for public health and consumer safety.
Cannabis legalization in Canada was meant to bring transparency, consistency, and safety to a rapidly growing industry. Products sold through regulated channels are tested, packaged, and monitored under strict federal rules. For many consumers, especially medical patients, that regulatory seal offers reassurance that the product they are using has been carefully vetted for health risks. But new research at McGill University suggests that potentially harmful fungal toxins can persist in cannabis products even after they undergo standard decontamination processes and meet existing regulatory thresholds. Their findings raise important questions about whether current definitions of cannabis safety are sufficient to protect consumers, particularly those in higher-risk groups.
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