Irradiated cannabis might still harbour toxic fungi and residues, McGill study finds
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 15 -- McGill University posted the following news release:
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Irradiated cannabis might still harbour toxic fungi and residues, McGill study finds
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Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a McGill University study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concer . . .
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Irradiated cannabis might still harbour toxic fungi and residues, McGill study finds
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Gamma irradiation, an industry-standard sterilization method for medicinal and recreational cannabis, does not fully eliminate toxic fungi or their chemical residues, a McGill University study has found. Current testing practices may also miss contamination, raising concer . . .