The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued a mandatory recall for a specific cannabis concentrate product: West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds. This recall is due to the presence of the pesticide chlorfenapyr, highlighting the importance of product safety and informed consumer choices in the cannabis market. But what exactly is live resin, and why is this recall significant for users and the industry? Let’s delve into the details.
What is Live Resin?
Live resin is a type of cannabis concentrate renowned for its high terpene content and potent effects. Unlike other cannabis extracts made from dried and cured plant material, live resin is produced using freshly harvested cannabis that is immediately frozen. This crucial step preserves the delicate terpenes that are often lost during the drying and curing process.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis and many other plants. They are responsible for the distinctive smells and flavors of different cannabis strains, and they also contribute to the overall effects of cannabis through the entourage effect, where different compounds work synergistically. By preserving these terpenes, live resin offers a more flavorful and aromatic experience, closely mirroring the original cannabis plant.
The extraction process for live resin typically involves using solvents like butane or propane to separate the cannabinoids and terpenes from the frozen plant material. This extract is then purged and processed to create various forms of live resin, including:
- Live Resin Badder/Butter: Whipped to a creamy, frosting-like consistency.
- Live Resin Sugar: Has a granular, sugar-like texture.
- Live Resin Diamonds: Crystalline structures of THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) bathed in terpene-rich sauce, like the recalled “West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds”.
Live resin is popular among cannabis connoisseurs and patients seeking a more robust and flavorful experience compared to other concentrates. Its rich terpene profile is believed to enhance the therapeutic benefits and provide a more well-rounded and nuanced high.
Image: Front packaging of West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, the recalled cannabis product.
Why is Live Resin Popular?
The popularity of live resin stems from several key factors:
- Superior Flavor and Aroma: The primary appeal of live resin is its intense and complex flavor and aroma profiles. By preserving terpenes that are lost in traditional drying and curing, live resin delivers a taste and smell that is closer to the living cannabis plant. This makes it a favorite for those who appreciate the nuances of different strains.
- Enhanced Effects: The high terpene content is not just about flavor; it’s also believed to enhance the overall effects of the cannabis. The entourage effect suggests that terpenes work in synergy with cannabinoids like THC and CBD to modulate and amplify their effects. This can lead to a more potent, well-rounded, and strain-specific experience.
- Potency: Like other cannabis concentrates, live resin is highly potent in cannabinoids. This means users can achieve desired effects with smaller doses, which can be particularly beneficial for medical cannabis patients or those with a high tolerance.
- Variety of Forms: Live resin comes in various textures and consistencies, offering consumers different consumption experiences. Whether you prefer the creamy texture of badder, the crystalline diamonds, or the saucy terpene-rich sugar, there’s a live resin form to suit different preferences.
The Recall Details: West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds
The current recall specifically targets West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, batch number MLRDI233057, packaged on or after October 25, 2023. This recall is mandatory, issued by the DCC due to the detection of chlorfenapyr, a pesticide, in the product.
| Product | Batch Number | Product Size | UID Number | Date Packaged | Date Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Cookies | MLRDI233057 | 1 gram (.035oz) | 1A4060300009222000010957 | On or after 10/25/23 | On or after 11/02/23 |
This recall affects the “Animal Cookies” product within the West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds line. It’s crucial for consumers who have purchased this product to check their packaging for the matching batch number and UID number.
Image: Back packaging of West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, showing product details and warnings.
The recalled product was sold at numerous licensed retailers across California. The following table lists the counties and specific retailers where the affected product may have been sold:
| County | Legal Business Name | License Number |
|---|---|---|
| ALAMEDA | PROPER RX COLLECTIVE | C12-0000190-LIC |
| ALAMEDA | AMERICAN HOLDINGS INC | C12-0000401-LIC |
| ALAMEDA | FRESH MINT LLC | C9-0000259-LIC |
| ALAMEDA | PG EMPIRE LLC | C9-0000541-LIC |
| BUTTE | SWEET FLOWER CHICO, LLC | C10-0001203-LIC |
| BUTTE | RESPONSIBLE AND COMPLIANT RETAIL CHICO LLC | C10-0001236-LIC |
| COLUSA | Bud Brothers, Inc. | C9-0000410-LIC |
| CONTRA COSTA | SGI PACHECO LLC | C10-0000889-LIC |
| CONTRA COSTA | THE ARTIST TREE V LLC | C10-0001377-LIC |
| FRESNO | TAT FRESNO II LLC | C10-0001041-LIC |
| FRESNO | RESPONSIBLE AND COMPLIANT RETAIL BLACKSTONE LLC | C10-0001096-LIC |
| HUMBOLDT | The Heart of Humboldt | C12-0000194-LIC |
| IMPERIAL | AUTHENTIC EL CENTRO LLC | C10-0001107-LIC |
| INYO | SIMPLY GREEN CORPORATION | C10-0000562-LIC |
| KERN | ROYAL APOTHECARY L.L.C. | C10-0000596-LIC |
| KINGS | Base Camp Cannabis Company, LLC | C12-0000330-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | Ironworks Collective, Inc. | C10-0000346-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | KUSH VALLEY COLLECTIVE | C10-0000367-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES WELLNESS CENTER | C10-0000383-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | EMERALD BEACH CARE | C10-0000509-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | RLB Collective, Inc. | C10-0000633-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | The Airport Collective, Inc | C10-0000658-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | 4TH STREET COLLECTIVE, INC. | C10-0000668-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | CLB Collective, Inc | C10-0000735-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | SWEETFLOWER CULVER, LLC | C10-0000911-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | LA ERUDITE VENTURES | C10-0000942-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | PLANET NEPTUNE LLC | C10-0001030-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | GENETICS DISPENSARY LLC | C10-0001034-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | OTC VAN NUYS | C10-0001037-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | STANLEY ALLEY HOLDINGS LLC | C10-0001330-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | S.E. #43 LLC | C10-0001332-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | BEACH ENLIGHTENMENT AND COMPASSIONATE HEALING CORPORATION | C12-0000193-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | ASHE POMONA LLC | C12-0000504-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | Wise Path Inc. | C9-0000486-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | I CANNI INC | C9-0000572-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | HNA BROTHERS | C9-0000573-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | GEMSTONED DELIVERY | C9-0000618-LIC |
| MENDOCINO | NORTH COAST WELLBEING, INC. | C10-0000235-LIC |
| MONTEREY | THREE HABITAT CONSULTING MONTEREY, LLC | C10-0000628-LIC |
| ORANGE | SCSA GROUP, INC. | C10-0000170-LIC |
| ORANGE | The 10 Spot, Inc. | C10-0000400-LIC |
| ORANGE | THE GARRY FIVE LLC | C10-0000436-LIC |
| ORANGE | CULTURE STANTON STORE, INC. | C10-0001262-LIC |
| ORANGE | HAVEN #5 LLC | C10-0001264-LIC |
| ORANGE | 3550 CADILLAC AVE LLC | C9-0000693-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | CANNA CLOUD, LLC. | C10-0000194-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | Strategic Green Partners LLC | C10-0000275-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | SO-CAL MM PATIENTS ASSOCIATION | C10-0000462-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | SCREAMING EAGLE, A CA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ASSOCIATION | C10-0000661-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | ASH’S FIRST LLC | C10-0000701-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | COLAY HEALTH CENTER | C10-0000720-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | MISSION ORGANICS, A CA COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ASSOCIATION | C10-0000757-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | BLACK SUN MEDICINALS, INC. | C10-0000766-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | COACHELLA GREENERY | C10-0000956-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | SGI WILDOMAR LLC | C10-0001252-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | SHRYNE CORONA LLC | C10-0001269-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | CORONA WELLNESS LLC | C10-0001314-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | CULTURE CC OF CANYON LAKE, INC. | C10-0001374-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | R2H HOLDINGS LLC | C12-0000389-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | RIVER RELEAF, LLC | C12-0000523-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL CENTER | C10-0000291-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY CANNABIS COLLECTIVE | C10-0000330-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | Perchta, Inc | C10-0000350-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | GREENSTONE BIOMASS RESEARCH P.O.D. | C10-0000574-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | C9 ALLIANCE, INC. | C10-0001050-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | EMBARC SACRAMENTO LLC | C10-0001168-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | GDP MANAGEMENT, LLC | C9-0000068-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | OIL AND FLOWER LLC | C9-0000279-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | BORU CO. | C9-0000433-LIC |
| SACRAMENTO | CJD ENTERPRISES LLC | C9-0000543-LIC |
| SAN BERNARDINO | PURE SAN BERNARDINO, LLC | C10-0000311-LIC |
| SAN BERNARDINO | MARVINS MARY J LLC | C10-0000809-LIC |
| SAN BERNARDINO | RD SAN BERNARDINO LLC | C10-0001021-LIC |
| SAN BERNARDINO | NIBBLE 390H LLC | C12-0000340-LIC |
| SAN BERNARDINO | Blue Zone Ventures | C9-0000393-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | Ctrl Alt Destroy, Inc. | C10-0000290-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | LAKE MURRAY VENTURES LLC | C10-0000829-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | UL La Mesa LLC | C10-0000946-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | HILIFE GROUP MV, LLC | C10-0001094-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | 2018HMPF LLC | C12-0000332-LIC |
| SAN FRANCISCO | MSTMA Inc. | C10-0000501-LIC |
| SAN FRANCISCO | POSITIVE VIBE | C10-0000825-LIC |
| SAN FRANCISCO | CAL WELL, LLC | C12-0000479-LIC |
| SAN JOAQUIN | STOCKTON BUSINESS STRATEGIES | C10-0000500-LIC |
| SAN JOAQUIN | RESPONSIBLE AND COMPLIANT RETAIL TRACY LLC | C10-0001397-LIC |
| SAN JOAQUIN | 209 TRADING COMPANY, INC | C9-0000375-LIC |
| SAN MATEO | JUVA RETAIL RWC, INC. | C10-0001229-LIC |
| SANTA BARBARA | Santa Barbara Collective, Inc. | C10-0000221-LIC |
| SANTA CLARA | LUCRUM ENTERPRISES, INC. | C12-0000138-LIC |
| SANTA CRUZ | BRODEO, INC. | C12-0000356-LIC |
| SHASTA | SUNDIAL COLLECTIVE | C10-0000036-LIC |
| SHASTA | BRYANT WELLNESS PARTNERS, INC. | C10-0000730-LIC |
| SOLANO | SGI SUISUN LLC | C10-0000848-LIC |
| SOLANO | ENHANCED ENERGIES, INC. | C10-0000979-LIC |
| STANISLAUS | Pacafi, Inc. | C10-0000195-LIC |
| STANISLAUS | CV WELLNESS, LLC | C10-0000448-LIC |
| TEHAMA | SUNDIAL COLLECTIVE SOUTH, LLC | C10-0001195-LIC |
| TULARE | Green Bean Pharm LLC | C10-0000327-LIC |
| TULARE | TOKEN FARMS, INC. | C10-0000608-LIC |
| TULARE | COAST TO COAST CAREGIVERS CORP. | C10-0001114-LIC |
| TULARE | TF TULARE | C10-0001164-LIC |
| VENTURA | PORT RETAIL, LLC | C10-0000287-LIC |
| VENTURA | SGI OXNARD LLC | C10-0001084-LIC |
| VENTURA | TAT OXN LLC | C10-0001194-LIC |
| VENTURA | RESPONSIBLE AND COMPLIANT RETAIL VENTURA LLC | C10-0001372-LIC |
Consumers who have purchased “West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds Animal Cookies” from these locations or anywhere else in California on or after November 2, 2023, should take immediate action.
What Consumers Need to Do
If you have purchased “West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds Animal Cookies” concentrate, please follow these steps:
- Check the Product: Verify if your product matches the description, batch number (MLRDI233057), and UID number (1A4060300009222000010957) mentioned in this recall notice.
- Discontinue Use: If you have the recalled product, stop using it immediately.
- Dispose or Return: You can either dispose of the product safely or return it to the retailer where you purchased it for proper disposal.
- Seek Medical Attention if Needed: If you have consumed this product and are experiencing any adverse reactions or symptoms, consult a physician immediately.
Image: Interior packaging of West Coast Cure Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, displaying the product itself.
Information for Licensees
The DCC has contacted all licensees who may have received the recalled product in their inventory and provided instructions on how to respond to this mandatory recall. Licensees with any questions or concerns should contact the DCC recall team at [email protected] for further assistance.
This recall underscores the critical importance of product safety and testing within the cannabis industry. Consumers are encouraged to purchase cannabis products only from licensed retailers and to stay informed about product recalls and safety notices to ensure their well-being. For more information on cannabis recalls and safety, please visit the DCC website.
