The Hidden Dangers in Cannabis and Mushroom Products
Episode Overview
Brightly coloured mushroom products sold near schools contain dangerous chemicals. Accurate lab testing is crucial for consumer protection. Mislabelled cannabis products pose significant health risks. Josh Swider's lab found contaminants like THC and bath salts in tested products. There is a critical need for regulation and vigilance in the cannabis industry.
If protecting the public is what I'm seen as a bad thing for, or potentially saving someone's life one day, then I'm a whistleblower.
In this episode of High Truths on Drugs and Addiction, Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Josh Swider, co-founder of Infinite Cal Lab, to discuss the alarming results of product testing on various cannabis and mushroom products found in a smoke shop near a school. Dawn, a prevention specialist, raised concerns about brightly coloured mushroom products being sold near a school.
Josh's lab tested these products and found shocking results, including the presence of dangerous chemicals like THC, bath salts, and various psychoactive substances. Josh shares his journey from construction to becoming a leading figure in analytical chemistry and his passion for ensuring public safety through rigorous testing. He highlights the importance of consumer protection, especially in the cannabis industry, where contamination and mislabelling are rampant.
This episode sheds light on the critical need for accurate testing and regulation to protect consumers from harmful substances. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that reveals the hidden dangers in seemingly harmless products and underscores the importance of vigilance in product safety.