Last Updated on 11th December 2019

An investigation by the Associated Press found that there are some brands selling cheap, dangerous drugs as CBD.

The AP conducted laboratory testing on thirty vape oils that are being sold as CBD around the United States. What they found was that a third of these brands contained a synthetic marijuana, more commonly known as k2 or ‘spice’, which has zero medical benefits. Others in the study had no CBD present at all.

The worldwide phenomenon has come under scrutiny in recent weeks as hundreds of vapers have developed strange lung illnesses or tragically died. The results from these lab studies echoes what the authorities found when they conducted their own studies.

In a survey conducted by law enforcement agencies across the United States, 128 out of 350 samples were found to contain synthetic marijuana. These products were marketed as CBD gummy bears, edibles and other products that are surging in popularity.

As an example of how dangerous these drugs are, in Mississippi, authorities found fentanyl in an alleged CBD product. This is an opioid which caused around 30,000 deaths last year. Many of these dangerous brands are available online. However, industry representatives say that while there may be a spike in inferior products most companies are reputable.