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Podcast: Reefer MEDness
Episode: E167-1 Is Irradiated Cannabis Safe? New Research Reveals the Truth with Saji George & Mamta Rani Part 1
Description: Does irradiated cannabis still contain mold spores?In this deep-dive episode, Trevor and Kirk explore the science behind cannabis irradiation, fungal contamination, and the hidden risks of mycotoxins. Dr. Saji George and Mamta Rani from McGill University break down how gamma irradiation is used to sterilize cannabis—and why even this industry-standard sterilization may not eliminate all harmful fungal spores or toxins. They reveal that while irradiation significantly reduces fungal contamination, advanced testing still detected viable spores and residual mycotoxins in some cannabis legal products.For immunocompromised patients, even mi...