Another Recall! Bloom Vapes in Michigan are BUNK! Check the Official List Here

BLOOM Vape Cartridge Recall in Michigan

Coming just months after the major Platinum Vapes recall, Michigan’s cannabis industry faces another significant product safety issue. Exhale Systems Inc (AU-P-0000495) of Detroit, in conjunction with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, is conducting a voluntary recall of Bloom branded vapes offered for sale in the Michigan market.

So, Who is Bloom?

Exhale Systems Inc, a cannabis processor founded just last year in 2023, rapidly expanded to operate one of Michigan’s largest cannabis manufacturing facilities – a 24,000 square foot operation in Detroit. The company, despite its recent entry into the market, quickly secured partnerships with major brands and established wide-ranging manufacturing capabilities including solventless extraction, edibles production, and infused pre-roll operations.

Of particular interest given the current recall situation is their rapid scaling of operations. In less than a year, they moved from startup to handling production for BLOOM, a major multi-state brand, while simultaneously developing co-packing and white labeling operations for other cannabis brands.

The company’s swift expansion and the current recall raise questions about growth management and quality control in Michigan’s rapidly evolving cannabis manufacturing sector. Their facility, while described as “state of the art,” has now been linked to product safety concerns less than a year into operations.

Complete List & Analysis

Various flavors of BLOOM Classic and BLOOM Live brand vape cartridges contained Medium Chain Triglyceride Chain (MCT) oil and should not be consumed. This follows a similar pattern to the Platinum Vapes recall, where MCT oil was also the concern, suggesting an industry-wide need for stricter quality control measures around vape cartridge ingredients.

The scale of this recall is notable – affecting 564 unique products across 58 retail locations throughout Michigan, from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula. 

This geographic spread demonstrates the extensive distribution network of cannabis products in Michigan and highlights the importance of comprehensive tracking systems when recalls become necessary.

Some key differences from the Platinum Vapes recall:

• BLOOM’s recall was initiated more quickly after discovery
• The tracking information and location data is more comprehensive
• The distribution pattern shows a wider geographic spread
• The recall process appears more streamlined, possibly due to lessons learned

Various flavors of BLOOM Classic and BLOOM Live brand vape cartridges contained Medium Chain Triglyceride Chain (MCT) oil and should not be consumed.

The impacted products include the following strains: 

• Alien Jack
• Blue Dream
• Cereal Milk
• Champagne Kush
• Durban Gelato
• Face Off OG
• Forbidden Fruit
• Green Crack
• Jack Herer
• Maui Wowie
• Pineapple Express
• Pineapple Sherbert
• Rainbow Runtz
• Skywalker
• White Widow

Stay safe and protect yourself, your family, and your friends. 

Full List of Recalled Bloom Products

Full List of Locations and Product METRC Tags:

• 315 North (Inkster) – 1A4050300046DFD000005786
• 7Engines (Buchanan) – 1A4050300046DFD000005779
• A New Standard (Hazel Park) – 1A405030000953A000003393
• AMAZING BUDZ, LLC (Adrian) – 1A4050300046DFD000008107
• Bloom & Blaze (Saginaw) – 1A4050300046DFD000005804
• Bloom City Club (Ann Arbor) – 1A4050300046DFD000008149, 1A4050300046DFD000008541
• Cannabis Club (New Buffalo) – 1A4050300046DFD000005808
• Cloud Cannabis Company (Utica) – 1A4050300046DFD000007439, 1A4050300046DFD000008067
• Cloud Cannabis Detroit (Detroit) – 1A4050300046DFD000008650
• Cookies GR (Grand Rapids) – 1A4050300046DFD000007388, 1A4050300046DFD000007555
• Depot Provisionary Center LLC (Leslie) – 1A4050300046DFD000006799
• Exhale Systems Inc (Detroit) – 1A4050300046DFD000005802
• Flora East Lansing (East Lansing) – 1A4050300046DFD000005831, 1A4050300046DFD000007829
• H.O.D. Monroe (Monroe) – 1A4050300034135000015503, 1A4050300034135000015510
• HIGH SOCIETY 2 (Birch Run) – 1A4050300046DFD000005832, 1A4050300047825000008287
• Helios-Lang LLC (Beaverton) – 1A4050300046DFD000008783
• High Profile Boutique Cannabis (Muskegon) – 1A4050300046DFD000008059, 1A4050300046DFD000010025
• High Profile Cannabis Shop (Sands Township) – 1A4050300046DFD000008065
• High Society 5 (Lenox) – 1A4050300046DFD000005811
• High Society 6 (Charlotte) – 1A4050300046DFD000005616, 1A4050300046DFD000005781
• House of Dank – Lapeer (Lapeer) – 1A4050300046DFD000006897, 1A4050300046DFD000007411
• House of Dank – Saginaw (Saginaw) – 1A4050300046DFD000006729
• House of Dank 2 (Detroit) – 1A4050300046DFD000005772, 1A4050300046DFD000006782
• House of Dank Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor) – 1A4050300046DFD000005773, 1A4050300046DFD000008610
• House of Dank Center Line (Center Line) – 1A4050300046DFD000006851, 1A4050300046DFD000008315
• House of Dank Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids) – 1A4050300046DFD000006727, 1A4050300046DFD000007607
• House of Dank Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo) – 1A4050300046DFD000006905, 1A4050300046DFD000008764
• House of Dank Lansing (Lansing) – 1A4050300046DFD000006819
• House of Dank Michigan, LLC (Detroit) – 1A4050300046DFD000005771
• House of Dank TC (Traverse City) – 1A4050300046DFD000006721
• House of Dank Ypsilanti (Ypsilanti) – 1A4050300046DFD000006843, 1A4050300046DFD000007859
• Inspire Canna Co. (Burton) – 1A4050300046DFD000006708
• JAR Capital, LLC (Monroe) – 1A4050300046DFD000005830, 1A4050300046DFD000006936
• JARS Cannabis (Mount Clemens) – 1A4050300046DFD000005766, 1A4050300046DFD000006798
• Joyology of Lake Orion (Orion Township) – 1A4050300046DFD000005809, 1A4050300046DFD000008122
• Kinship Provisioning (Riverview) – 1A4050300046DFD000007450
• Lake Life Farms (Cedar Springs) – 1A4050300046DFD000006832, 1A4050300046DFD000007621
• Liberty Cannabis (Madison Heights) – 1A4050300046DFD000006823, 1A4050300046DFD000007503
• Lucky Buds, Inc. (Crystal) – 1A4050300046DFD000005731
• Mango Cannabis (Lansing) – 1A4050300046DFD000006848
• Mood Provisioning Center (Center Line) – 1A4050300046DFD000006714
• Neighborhood Provisions (Alpena) – 1A4050300046DFD000008239
• New Standard Edmore (Edmore) – 1A40503000284EE000039731
• New Standard Exit 9 (Nunica) – 1A40503000284EE000040795
• New Standard Sand Lake (Sand Lake) – 1A40503000284EE000042310
• New Standard Saugatuck (Saugatuck) – 1A4050300046DFD000006705, 1A4050300046DFD000007430
• New Standard Whitehall (Whitehall) – 1A40503000284EE000035598, 1A40503000284EE000038455
• Noxx (Grand Rapids) – 1A405030003B40D000016490, 1A4050300046DFD000008479
• Pleasantrees Cannabis Company (Mt. Clemens) – 1A4050300046DFD000006947
• Puff Utica (Utica) – 1A4050300046DFD000005721, 1A4050300046DFD000005803
• Refine New Buffalo Co. (New Buffalo) – 1A4050300046DFD000005799
• SOUTH FLINT PLAZA DISPO (Flint) – 1A4050300046DFD000005801
• STIIIZY (Kalamazoo) – 1A4050300046DFD000005792
• Southland Farms (Niles) – 1A4050300046DFD000008622
• The Corner Farmacy (Wolverine) – 1A4050300046DFD000006665, 1A4050300046DFD000006792
• The Woods West Branch (West Branch) – 1A4050300046DFD000007629
• Timber Cannabis Co. (Mt Pleasant) – 1A4050300042F7D000001574, 1A4050300046DFD000007623
• WAYNE RELEAF (Wayne) – 1A4050300046DFD000010871

Whispers of More Recalls

Two major vape recalls in Michigan within months of each other raises serious questions about quality control in the cannabis vape industry. While Michigan’s tracking system has proven effective at identifying and managing these recalls, the recurring presence of MCT oil in products suggests deeper issues with manufacturing oversight. The cannabis industry’s rapid growth has brought unprecedented access and variety to consumers, but with that comes the responsibility to ensure product safety.

These recalls serve as a reminder that despite cannabis becoming mainstream, it remains a developing industry that requires vigilant regulation and perhaps enhanced manufacturing standards. For consumers, it reinforces the importance of purchasing from licensed facilities and keeping track of product information.

Moving Forward

We’ll continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we urge all consumers to check their products against this list and take appropriate action if affected.

Along with the recall notice on Bloom’s website there’s also a webpage listing all the affected products. Here at Glacier we don’t think you should have to visit 3+ websites to get all the info you need. We’ve got the story and the affected products all in one place.

Get Help

Consumers who have experienced adverse reactions after using these products should report their symptoms and product use to their healthcare providers. Consumers are encouraged to also report any adverse reactions to marijuana product to the CRA via the Adverse Reaction Form or by phone at 517-284-8599. A licensee who becomes aware of any adverse reactions to a marijuana product must notify the CRA and enter the information into METRC within one business day.

Editor’s Note: We will continue investigating Exhale Systems’ operations and compliance history as this recall situation develops.