Two Colorado marijuana consumers filed a lawsuit Oct. 5 in state court, arguing that Denver-based LivWell, which owns Beacon Wellness Group dispensaries in Cortez and Mancos, inappropriately used a pesticide that can turn into cyanide when smoked.

The pesticide in question, Eagle 20, contains myclobutanil, which is used as a fungicide.

“All of our products are safe,” said Beacon manager Nate Fete.

According to the Associated Press, Eagle 20 is commonly used on grapes and hops, for example, but the pesticide can become dangerous when heated. Eagle 20 is banned for use on tobacco, and the plaintiffs in the pending pesticide litigation contend that LivWell should be held accountable.

Since marijuana remains prohibited under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, federal officials haven’t regulated pesticides used on marijuana. Colorado agriculture officials have listed acceptable pesticides, and neither Eagle 20 nor myclobutanil are included.

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