Arizona marijuana recall: Certain products may be contaminated with fungus

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An Arizona marijuana establishment is voluntarily recalling products that may be contaminated with a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infections.

The Arizona Department of Health Services says The Flower Shop's Onion Bhaji, batch number OBHA111423, is being recalled after testing positive for Aspergillus.As of May 6, no illnesses have been reported.AZDHS says they contacted the facility that produced the marijuana products after learning of the potential contamination.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Aspergillus is a mold that can affect the respiratory system. The mold exists both indoors and outdoors."Most strains of this mold are harmless, but a few can cause serious illnesses when people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung disease or asthma inhale their fungal spores," the Mayo Clinic wrote on its website.According to the Cleveland Clinic, Aspergillus can cause a disease known as Aspergillosis.

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