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Ep. 39: The Growing Cannabis Recall Problem and What Operators Need to Know
๐In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' host Jenny Germano discusses the increasing issue of cannabis recalls with special guest Carly Bader, Director of Science at Willow Industries. Carly shares her experiences from working in both the cannabis industry and the field of infectious diseases. Jenny shares recall data from 2025, illustrating the scope of recalls across various states while Carly provides insights on why recalls are common in regulated markets and the major triggers for large-scale recalls. They discuss the importance of proper sanitation, regulatory compliance, and continuous environmental testing to prevent contamination and improve public safety and talk about the need for a centralized database for recall information.
Tune in for an in-depth conversation that covers everything from microbial issues and pesticide recalls to the necessity of better public recall reporting systems. Both Jenny and Carly emphasize the significance of educating operators and the workforce to raise safety standards and minimize recalls in the evolving cannabis industry.
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๐ฟ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐: Jenny Germano, Founder of ICS Consulting
๐ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: https://www.icsconsultingservice.com
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๐ฟ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐: Carly Bader, Director of Science at Willow Industries
๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐: https://willowindustries.com
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-bader-4260b217a
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00:43 Our Guest: Carly Bader
01:21 Cannabis Recall Statistics
03:09 Understanding the Increase in Recalls
06:20 Carlyโs Background and Experience
10:05 Challenges in Cannabis Compliance
13:16 Issues Triggering Large Scale Recalls
19:08 Root Causes and Solutions for Recalls
29:07 Sanitation Standards in New Markets
30:12 Client Struggles with Microbial Testing
31:14 Importance of Proper Sanitation
33:35 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
37:19 Employee and Consumer Safety
39:57 Issues with Recall Timeliness
44:53 Improving Contamination Control
52:59 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
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๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ: The content shared on this channel - including all videos, podcasts, interviews, and discussions is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, compliance, or business consulting advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Laws and regulations surrounding cannabis and related industries vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Always consult with a qualified attorney or licensed professional before making decisions that could have legal or regulatory consequences for your business. Listening to or viewing this content does not create a client relationship between you and ICS Consulting, Under the Microscope with Jenny, Jenny Germano, or any of the podcastโs guests. Any opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of ICS Consulting or its affiliates.
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By Jenny Germano๐In this episode of 'Under the Microscope with Jenny,' host Jenny Germano discusses the increasing issue of cannabis recalls with special guest Carly Bader, Director of Science at Willow Industries. Carly shares her experiences from working in both the cannabis industry and the field of infectious diseases. Jenny shares recall data from 2025, illustrating the scope of recalls across various states while Carly provides insights on why recalls are common in regulated markets and the major triggers for large-scale recalls. They discuss the importance of proper sanitation, regulatory compliance, and continuous environmental testing to prevent contamination and improve public safety and talk about the need for a centralized database for recall information.
Tune in for an in-depth conversation that covers everything from microbial issues and pesticide recalls to the necessity of better public recall reporting systems. Both Jenny and Carly emphasize the significance of educating operators and the workforce to raise safety standards and minimize recalls in the evolving cannabis industry.
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๐ฟ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐: Jenny Germano, Founder of ICS Consulting
๐ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: https://www.icsconsultingservice.com
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๐ฟ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐: Carly Bader, Director of Science at Willow Industries
๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐: https://willowindustries.com
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-bader-4260b217a
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โฐ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐โฐ
00:43 Our Guest: Carly Bader
01:21 Cannabis Recall Statistics
03:09 Understanding the Increase in Recalls
06:20 Carlyโs Background and Experience
10:05 Challenges in Cannabis Compliance
13:16 Issues Triggering Large Scale Recalls
19:08 Root Causes and Solutions for Recalls
29:07 Sanitation Standards in New Markets
30:12 Client Struggles with Microbial Testing
31:14 Importance of Proper Sanitation
33:35 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
37:19 Employee and Consumer Safety
39:57 Issues with Recall Timeliness
44:53 Improving Contamination Control
52:59 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
ย
๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ: The content shared on this channel - including all videos, podcasts, interviews, and discussions is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, compliance, or business consulting advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Laws and regulations surrounding cannabis and related industries vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Always consult with a qualified attorney or licensed professional before making decisions that could have legal or regulatory consequences for your business. Listening to or viewing this content does not create a client relationship between you and ICS Consulting, Under the Microscope with Jenny, Jenny Germano, or any of the podcastโs guests. Any opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of ICS Consulting or its affiliates.
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