Maine Regulators Recall Batch of Cannabis Vape Cartridges Citing Dangerous Pesticide

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) on Monday issued a mandatory
recall for a batch of adult-use live resin vape cartridges after testing
revealed unsafe levels of Chlorfenapyr, an insecticide known to be toxic to
humans.

The recall affects Yani “Watermelon Chimera” cartridges produced by NorCO
Outdoor Cannabis under the batch number 1A40D0300006145000011115. The
products were sold as 0.5-gram and 1-gram live resin vape cartridges at 21
licensed dispensaries throughout the state, and the products were in
circulation between July 10, 2025, and October 16, 2025.
[image: Recalled Yani-brand vape cartridge packaging. Photo credit: Maine
Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP)]

OCP ordered the recall following a consumer complaint about an adverse
health reaction that prompted an official investigation, which included
testing the offending batch of products.

“The products are being recalled due to those testing results showing
unsafe levels of the pesticide Chlorfenapyr. Inhaling cannabis containing
unsafe levels of Chlorfenapyr can lead to high fever, sweating, nausea,
vomiting, and/or altered mental status.” — OCP statement

Officials recommended consumers check the packaging of their cannabis vape
products for the affected batch number, and safely dispose of any recalled
products or return them to the retailer where they were purchased.