[Basseterre, St. Kitts] – The Bureau of Standards today issues a mandatory national recall for the product “Milonga – Cannabis Infused Tea: Yerba Mate” (ALL FLAVOURS). This product was found for sale in local retail stores and is not approved for trade or distribution in the Federation.
Consumers are warned that the product label states it contains 10mg of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is classified as a Class A Controlled Drug under the nation’s Drugs Act, making the sale of this product illegal.
The presence of this unauthorised cannabis-infused beverage in public traded spaces such as supermarkets and bars pose a significant risk to public health and safety, especially to children. The recall is being enforced under the Bureau of Standards Regulations SRO 35 & SRO 36, the Drugs (Prevention and Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) Act, and the Customs and Excise Act.
Consumers are urged to NOT consume this product and to dispose of it immediately. All retailers and distributors are legally required to remove this product from their shelves and stop all sales within 48 hours.
Failure to comply with this recall order will result in enforcement action.
