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Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent

  • Written by Kimberly D. Gwinn, Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee
imageThe potential health benefits of cannabis are appreciable only when its products are safe to consume.Krit of Studio OMG/Moment via Getty Images

Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns,...

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