Fact check
“StayCon voluntarily recalled 49 of its products due to contamination by methylene chloride.”
Reasoning
The ProPublica article reports that StayCon voluntarily recalled 49 of its marijuana vape products after a third‑party lab identified methylene chloride contamination in a botanically‑derived flavoring used in the vapes. This directly confirms the claim.
On confidence: The provided primary source explicitly states that StayCon voluntarily flagged 49 products for recall because a flavoring compound contained methylene chloride.
Important context
The recall was voluntary and was prompted by detection of methylene chloride, a harmful solvent, in the recalled products.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceStayCon Marijuana Company Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products — ProPublica
protracted delay in state implementation of expanded testing procedures that would have detected methylene chloride and other solvents that pose health risks. The manufacturer, StayCon, voluntarily flagged 49 of its products , some of…
Limitations
The assessment relies on a single source; no additional independent verification was provided within the supplied evidence.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:20 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory DelaysProPublica · Christopher Osher