Ordered CBD drops, got THC drops instead, now the customer is suing Curaleaf

The foundation of the cannabis plant is the matrix of the various cannabinoids embedded in it, each of which has its unique properties and potentials. The combination of these cannabinoids creates the so-called entourage effect, which opens up a wide range of effects for the user. However, confusing products that are full-spectrum extracts can prove problematic, especially when used for different reasons. This is the reality that fell on Curaleaf when an Idaho man sued the company after unknowingly ingesting mislabelled THC.

Jason Crawforth; a victim of mislabeled CBD

The Idaho man in question is Jason Crawforth. He tried to find justice for the misconduct of mislabeled products by filing a federal lawsuit against Curaleaf. The basis of the lawsuit filed against the company is that the Idaho man took so-called CBD wellness drops, but they contained THC. It is characteristic of such products that they are mainly used for medical purposes. This was also the aim of Mr. Crawforth when he used the products. However, the result gave him a very uncomfortable experience, which justified him to make the problem public.

Mr. Crawforth’s experience after using the mislabeled products left a very sour taste in the mouth. This became apparent when he stated that while using the product he was starting to detach himself from reality. This reaction isn’t unexpected considering he hasn’t been privy to THC uses in the past. First-time users of THC who do not prepare and prepare for speed prior to using the product are sure to have such experiences. He stated that after ingesting the product while camping in Nevada, he began to see that he could not stop the tremors in his legs and hands and that his “mind seemed to be gone.”

Unfortunately, for Mr. Crawforth, this was not the end of the unpleasant experience he was exposed to. With a general background on the usefulness of CBD in promoting calm and relaxation of the mind, he set out to use another dose of the Select CBD drops the next day. Unfortunately, he had the same symptoms on the way home, which could have been very dangerous for a newbie to THC. He said he was about to have an accident on the way home from the camping exercise.

The cause of the experience became known after spending an extended period in an emergency room. Here he was privy to the fact that he had THC in his system and that this was the cause of the undesirable psychoactive effects. Another friend on the same trip who had taken from the same bottle had a similar experience and ended up in the emergency room as well. This was what prompted him to notify the Oregon state of cannabis regulators of the apparent mix-up.

CBD extracts and THC extracts are completely different in terms of usage and expected results. Although both cannabinoids occur in regulated proportions in the matrix of the cannabis plant in order to bring about the entourage effect. However, their extracts serve different purposes. CBD extracts are mostly used for medicinal reasons and to promote the general wellbeing of the body. The cannabinoid, unlike THC, has no psychoactive effects and is generally used in leisure time to promote rest and relaxation. THC, on the other hand, is the main psychoactive component of cannabis, producing the euphoric effects most psychoactive users experience. The cannabinoid also has its medicinal effects as it plays a good role in relieving pain and treating mood disorders.

Curaleaf and the mix-up of products

Curaleaf has admitted this mix-up, attributing it to human error during the manufacturing process. The same mix-up was reported to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) by 13 other people. This shows that the bug with Mr. Crawforth’s product was not a single incident, but a large-scale bug that affected a number of select marijuana products. CBD products were mistakenly labeled THC and vice versa. After admitting the mistake, the company said it was already reviewing its manufacturing practice to establish good manufacturing practice and quality assurance.

To limit the extent of this confusion, the OLCC has already issued a general recall for 1,000 mg bottles of unflavoured Select CBD drops. This is because the product was found to contain THC and not the CBD stated on the packaging. The company reportedly sold around 630 units of the product at the time of the recall. The fact that the product is sold primarily through licensed OLCC distributors made the required recall easy and hassle-free.

It’s still not clear what the future of this lawsuit holds for Curaleaf, but the company isn’t new to lawsuits and penalties out of the hand of the law. The first major manufacturing error the cannabis company was involved in cost the company a whopping $ 110,000. This was because the company was found guilty of dishonest conduct after claiming that a range of vapes were made 100% marijuana. However, it was found that the vapes contained additives that justified the penalty. This particular lawsuit and its ramifications can result in such penalties, but only time will tell its gravity.

Bottom line

Incidents like this are very costly, especially for an industry as tightly regulated as the cannabis industry. This is very important because of the importance of the product and its uses. Exposing consumers to alternative products inevitably creates problematic situations like the one between Mr. Crawforth and Curaleaf. The legal implications are certainly enormous for the cannabis company, but the consumer is also vulnerable to the harmful effects of an undesirable product. Hopefully this will put an end to such cases in the industry and all consumers will continuously benefit from the versatile effects of the natural herb.

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