Fact check
“The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit struck down the EPA ban on methylene chloride in 2026.”
Reasoning
The claim is directly corroborated by several excerpts from the same ProPublica report, which mention the 5th Circuit's action in 2026. No contradictory evidence is presented.
On confidence: While the source is reputable, the reliance on a single article limits the breadth of verification.
Important context
The source is a ProPublica investigative piece reporting on a Colorado marijuana vape recall and references the court decision as part of the regulatory backdrop.
Evidence
Supporting (6)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceStayCon Marijuana Company Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products — ProPublica
2024. This month the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit struck down the EPA ban and sent the matter back to the agency for further review. The still-unimplemented testing rule for methylene chloride and 30 other solvents was meant…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceStayCon Marijuana Company Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products — ProPublica
5th Circuit struck down the EPA ban and sent the matter back to the agency for further review. The still-unimplemented testing rule for methylene chloride and 30 other solvents was meant to align Colorado’s standards with requirements that…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceStayCon Marijuana Company Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products — ProPublica
nonintoxicating compound CBD can help with seizures, pain and sleep. Jan. 1, 2014 Colorado became the first state to allow retail sales of marijuana for recreational use. Methylene chloride can be used to cheaply synthesize hemp into THC,…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceStayCon Marijuana Company Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products — ProPublica
Denver Gazette Co-published with The Denver Gazette September 25, 2026, 12:45 pm Contrast Change Appearance Auto Light Dark This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Denver Gazette . Sign up…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceStayCon Marijuana Company Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products — ProPublica
consumers for months, sometimes even years. Regulators have been slow to provide public warnings even after they’ve received reports of consumer harm. Earlier this year, the publications also reported on the dangers of methylene chloride…
- 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
All evidence comes from a single news outlet; no additional independent sources are provided to confirm the court ruling.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:21 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