Purileaf Brands Corporation recalls eight lots of NightNight Pomegranate Sunset CBN+CBD Shot edible cannabis due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

This recall involves eight lots of Purileaf Brands Corporation’s NightNight Pomegranate Sunset CBN+CBD Shot. This product was sold through authorized retailers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.

Hazard identified

The packaging conditions of the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Products contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

To date, Purileaf Brands Corporation and Health Canada have not received any complaints related to the recalled lots. Neither Health Canada nor Purileaf Brands Corporation have received any adverse reaction reports for the recalled cannabis product lots.

Number sold

26,714 units of recalled product were sold.

Time period sold

The recalled product was sold from July 30, 2021 and July 13, 2022.