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health-and-safety14 days ago•9 min saved

Colorado Issues Public Alert for 405 Stores After Craft Vapes Found Contaminated with Cancer-Linked Solvent

Colorado regulators issued a health advisory on September 25, 2026, warning consumers about 49 contaminated vape products from manufacturer StayCon (doing business as Craft). The products, sold at 405 stores between March and September, contained methylene chloride, a cancer-causing solvent. The recall followed a six-week delay after a third-party lab detected the contaminant, amid stalled state testing protocols.

via ProPublica|

#cannabis-regulation #colorado-public-health #health-and-safety

health2 years ago•0 min saved

"Health Advocacy Group Raises Concerns Over Safety of Decaf Coffee"

Health advocacy groups are urging the FDA to ban methylene chloride, a chemical used in the decaffeination process of coffee, citing its designation as a carcinogen by organizations like the World Health Organization and Environmental Protection Agency. Some states, such as California, are also taking steps to ban the chemical. The FDA is currently reviewing the petitions, and residue limits of methylene chloride have been set to limit exposure, although not all coffee brands use the same decaffeination process.

via Eyewitness News 3|

#carcinogen #decaf-coffee #fda

health-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shocking Revelation: Decaf Coffee Contains Dangerous Toxin, Warns Expert"

Decaffeinated coffee production involves the use of methylene chloride, a chemical that can cause cancer and harm the central nervous system. Health and environmental activists are urging the FDA to ban its use, advocating for safer decaffeination methods such as the Swiss Water Process. The FDA is currently considering public comments on the issue, while experts recommend choosing organic decaf coffee or those processed using safer methods.

via Futurism|

#cancer #decaf-coffee #environmental-activists

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Decaf Coffee: Debunking Health Advocacy Claims"

Health advocacy groups are petitioning the FDA to ban methylene chloride, a chemical used in the decaffeination process, due to cancer concerns. While the FDA allows its use with residue limits, experts argue that the regulation is outdated and that safer decaffeination methods are available. Consumers are advised to look for solvent-free, Swiss Water processed, or certified organic decaf coffee to avoid potential exposure to methylene chloride.

via CNN|

#carcinogen #decaf-coffee #fda