Nearly 70% of Mississippi's medical marijuana products are still on hold due to concerns about their compliance with regulatory standards. While there have been no reports of illnesses related to the halted products, the hold is affecting both dispensaries and consumers.

Greg Flynn of MSDH confirmed that the investigation concerns pesticides, writes Wlox. 

“It surrounds the use of pesticides,” Flynn said. “Were there pesticides present? Do they fall in the regulatory limits? As results come back in that are positive, products will be released back to their distributors and dispensaries. This will allow them to start selling those products once again.” 

Why it matters: A Pascagoula dispensary, The Herbalist, which recently opened, lost 60% of its medical marijuana inventory, reported the outlet. 

The Herbalist, which treats around 30 clients a day, acted quickly to provide as many medical marijuana products confirmed safe for patients. Thanks to this, Stone said, the business and consumers were not affected much. The Herbalist has shelves filled with full-spectrum marijuana flowers ranging in potency levels. 

“Every day I see so many people come in and they’re grateful they can stay off pharmaceutical medicines,” Stone said. 

What’s next: Waiting for retesting to be completed. MSDH has not provided a timeline for when it will be finalized. 

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