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Maine Recalls Yani ‘Watermelon Chimera’ Vape Cartridges Over Unsafe Pesticide Levels

Testing tied to a consumer complaint detected chlorfenapyr at unsafe levels in a single labeled batch.

Overview

  • State regulators issued a health-and-safety recall for 0.5 g and 1 g live-resin cartridges from batch 1A40D0300006145000011115 sold July 10–Oct. 16, 2025.
  • The recalled products were distributed at 21 adult-use retailers across Maine, including stores in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Portland, Presque Isle, Rockland, Stratton, Thomaston, Waterville, and other towns.
  • Officials warn inhalation exposure to chlorfenapyr can cause high fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, or altered mental status.
  • Consumers are advised to return or dispose of affected cartridges, check labels for the batch number, and seek medical care or call 911 if experiencing symptoms.
  • Press reports identify the producer as NorCO Outdoor Cannabis, while the Office of Cannabis Policy remains the authoritative source for the recall and testing results.