Is it Safe So Smoke Pre-Rolls During the Pandemic?

Article by Maria Loreto, The Fresh Toast via Growth Op

COVID-19 has made us question many things, including how weed is consumed. While a lot of people initially jumped aboard the edibles and topicals train, now that things have settled somewhat, cannabis consumers who prefer flower are likely still smoking what they used to smoke.

That said, hopefully, they’re not passing joints.

Recently, Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced that it would be recalling over 3,000 pre-rolled joints made in Bay City, Mich., and distributed to different dispensaries across the state. The agency recalled the produce after an incident involving an employee who licked a pre-rolled weed product.

Is this a rookie mistake or is this actually how pre-rolls are made in this day and age?

According to experts and people who have worked in the industry, pre-rolls are normally made by using machines that pack and roll the joints quickly and efficiently. When workers interact with the products, they usually wear gloves, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, when employees are well aware of the health hazards and the sanitary precautions needed to keep everyone safe.

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