Recall overview
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is issuing this notice of mandatory recall for multiple flower products packaged by Higher Ground Holdings, LLC due to the presence of Aspergillus niger and due to inaccurate labeling, that reports more cannabinoid content than the products contain.
| Business Recall Publication Date | September 27, 2024 |
| Recall Type | Mandatory |
| Product Type | Flower |
| Product Description | Flower products packaged by Higher Ground Holdings, LLC |
| Legal Business Name | Higher Ground Holdings, LLC |
| Legal Business License Number | C11-0001411-LIC |
| Packaged By | Higher Ground Holdings, LLC |
| Packaged By License Number | C11-0001411-LIC |
| Business Website | Higher Ground Holdings, LLC |
Product details
This recall applies to the following types of flower products packaged by Higher Ground Holdings, LLC.
| Product | Batch Number | Product Size | UID Number | Date Packaged | Date Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend OG | B2R3 | 28 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Private Reserve OG | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Lemon Cherry Gelato | B2R3 | 14 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Gello | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Gello | B2R3 | 14 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Fire OG | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Fire OG | B2R3 | 28 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Gaffey Runtz | B2R3 | 14 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Gaffey Runtz | B2R3 | 28 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Orange PP | B2R3 | 28 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Orange PP | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Sunset Sherb | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Kush Mintz | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Kush Mintz | B2R3 | 7 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Devil Driver | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Devil Driver | B2R3 | 14 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Red Bull | B2R3 | 3.5 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
| Wedding Cake | B2R3 | 28 grams | 1A4060300038721000000836 | On or after July 15, 2024 | On or after July 31, 2024 |
Locations where the recalled product was sold
| County | Legal Business Name | License Number |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA BARBARA | SOCAL’S CHOICE INC. | C10-0000080-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | BARR CORPORATION | C10-0000191-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | OLIVE TREE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION | C10-0000384-LIC |
| SAN DIEGO | HILLSIDE HOLISTIC | C10-0000771-LIC |
| TULARE | J STREET SOLUTIONS, LLC | C10-0000783-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | THE GREEN CO. DISPENSARY INC. | C10-0000854-LIC |
| RIVERSIDE | Excel Riverside, Inc. | C10-0000876-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | HIGHWAY CAREGIVERS INC | C10-0000938-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | PIRATE TOWN CANNABIS COMPANY, LLC | C10-0000964-LIC |
| LOS ANGELES | ZEN MEDICAL GARDEN CORPORATION | C12-0000080-LIC |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO | PAPA BEAR FARMS LLC | C9-0000449-LIC |
| SANTA BARBARA | FIREFLY DELIVERY LLC | C9-0000649-LIC |
What consumers need to know
If you purchased this product:
- If you are experiencing symptoms or any adverse reactions, contact your physician immediately.
- Check your package for the UID and batch number(s) above.
- If the numbers match, dispose of the product or return it to the retailer for proper disposal.
What licensees need to know
DCC sent notices to all licensees with this product in their inventory with instruction about responding to this recall. Contact our team at recalls@cannabis.ca.gov if you have any questions.
