OLCC Recalls Marijuana Vapes Sold Under Naked Extracts And Native Labels
The cause was cannabis derived terpenes from a California based company
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is issuing an immediate health and safety
recall for marijuana vaping products sold under the “Naked Extracts” and “Native” labels. An
investigation and interviews with the licensees have revealed that the affected products contain
marijuana-derived ingredients (terpenes) from out-of-state, and the Naked Extracts and Native
marijuana products had not been tested for the presence of ingredients harmful to human health after
these ingredients – untested according to Oregon standards – were added. These vaping products were
then distributed into the Oregon consumer cannabis market.
An OLCC investigation discovered the licensee of Naked Extracts, LLC., has been using marijuana derived
terpenes (flavorings) produced and distributed by True Blue, a California based company. The use of
marijuana derived ingredients, including terpenes, sourced from non-OLCC licensed businesses is
prohibited under Oregon law and OLCC rules.
The licensee also admitted to adding the marijuana terpenes to Naked Extracts and Native product
after the products had been tested for potency, pesticides, and solvents. All final (consumer ready)
products sold into Oregon’s regulated cannabis market are required to be tested.
In an attempt to resolve the recall aspect of this investigation, on May 6, 2021 the OLCC notified Naked
Extracts, LLC of the investigation, and provided the company with the opportunity to issue a voluntary
recall until the investigation is completed and the matter resolved. During the two-week period since
initial notification, the licensee did not progress in its pledge to execute a complete recall. Therefore, in
order to prevent additional delay and further potential harm to public health, the OLCC is issuing the
mandatory recall under its authority to recall products that contain marijuana-derived ingredients from
outside the licensed system
Consumers who have these recalled products should dispose of the products or return them to the
retailer where they were purchased. The recall currently covers products manufactured between
October 1, 2019, and April 20, 2021. Consumers can follow these instructions found on the OLCC
Recreational Marijuana Program website to destroy marijuana on their own.
There have been no reports of illness. The possible health impact of consuming marijuana products with
unapproved pesticide and/or residual solvent residues is unknown. Short and long-term health impacts
may exist depending on the specific product, duration, frequency, level of exposure, and route of
exposure. Consumers with concerns about their personal health should contact their physician with
related questions. Consumers with questions or concerns about recalled product or pesticide residues in
marijuana products are encouraged to contact the product retailer and/or the Oregon Poison Center at
800-222-1222
