Protecting Your Cannabis Brand with Advanced Decontamination Technology

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The only way to protect your brand from recalls and lost consumer trust is to eliminate contamination before it starts. Cannabis recalls are mounting, and the consequences are becoming harder to ignore. Contaminated flower is slipping through testing, ending up on dispensary shelves, and forcing brands into costly recalls that damage revenue and reputation. In […]

The Top Cannabis Decontamination Solutions for 2025

UV Light decontamination Cannabis Plants

Learn about innovations driving mold and pathogen removal, the role of decontamination in quality assurance, and what to look for when choosing a solution. Microbial contamination has the destructive power to cost the cannabis industry millions. As mold outbreaks derail harvests and pathogens threaten product recalls, regulations tighten, and consumer expectations continue to grow. However, […]

Five Ways Cutting Corners in Cannabis Decontamination Can Impact Your Brand’s Growth

Close-up of a hand holding a cannabis bud with visible mold contamination, highlighting potential quality and safety concerns.

Lapses in cultivation practices and decontamination protocols often have dire consequences for a cannabis company’s bottom line. When cannabis cultivation goes wrong, the consequences extend far beyond the grow room. From contaminated products to operational shutdowns, cutting corners in decontamination can unravel a brand’s hard-earned progress, eroding customer trust and market position in the process. […]

Post-Recall Roadmap: Next Steps for Cannabis Brands

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Actionable steps to help brands address recalls, rebuild reputations, and safeguard future products. Cannabis recalls are soaring across the U.S., creating an inflection point for brands facing intense scrutiny. In California, recalls surged to 23 cases in just the first half of 2024—almost triple the previous two years combined. Missouri issued two massive recalls this […]

Post-Packaging Cannabis Remediation: Is It Feasible?

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Sure, post-packaging cannabis remediation is possible—but it will set your business back in more ways than one. Key Takeaways: Pre-packaging decontamination helps you achieve a cannabis product that is clean and compliant before it hits the market. Regulatory compliance is non-negotiable in the cannabis industry, and pre-packaging decontamination helps you meet stringent standards and maintain […]

A Bulletproof Checklist: Ensuring Your Cannabis Clears Tests

Checklist for Cannabis Cultivation

Keep your team on track from pre-harvest preparation, through cannabis decontamination. Cannabis cultivation is tough, especially with safety and regulatory standards getting stricter every day. As the industry booms—and federal legalization seems inevitable—the call for clean, mold-free cannabis becomes louder and louder. Just look at what happened to The Flower Shop in Arizona: Their Onion […]

Aspergillosis: Cannabis’s Stealthy Assassin

Aspergillus mold

After a recent high-profile case of cannabis contamination, it’s time we examine the dreaded Aspergillus mold. Key Takeaways: Aspergillosis refers to the contamination of cannabis plants and products by Aspergillus mold, which thrives in soil and can easily migrate to and affect cannabis under suitable conditions. This mold poses serious health risks and can lead […]

The Silent Threat: Consequences of Selling Contaminated Cannabis

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When cannabis is compromised by contaminants, it can wreak havoc on your reputation, operations, and your bottom line. Author: Jeff Adams, Managing Director at XRpure Key Takeaways: Keeping teams up-to-date with the latest safety standards, cultivation techniques, and regulatory changes is foundational to maintaining high safety and quality levels in cannabis products. Implementing structured testing […]

Remediation or Decontamination? Unraveling the Cannabis Conundrum

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Understand how remediation tackles failed tests while decontamination offers a proactive layer of protection. Key Takeaways: The use of cutting-edge cannabis technology, including specialized machinery for mold remediation and decontamination, marks a significant step toward enhancing the purity and safety of cannabis products. Remediation and decontamination are essential processes in the cannabis industry. Each serves […]

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Decontamination Solutions

UV Light decontamination Cannabis Plants

Evaluating X-ray, dry heat, UV light, and more to identify the most efficient, safe, and compliant cannabis decontamination method. Key Takeaways: Cannabis decontamination can be achieved through various methods, including X-ray, dry heat, gamma ray radiation, ozone treatment, UV light, and more. Each one has unique advantages and applications. Among all decontamination methods, X-ray technology […]