Colorado Cannabis News

Fresh Developments in Colorado’s Cannabis Market: Quality, Enforcement & Market Trends

Colorado’s mature legal market continues facing challenges and transforming—here’s what’s new, what’s important, and what it means for consumers, growers, and dispensaries in‑state.

1. Major Enforcement & Product Recall: “Midnight Drops” Case

Three companies tied to the "Midnight Drops" sleep‑aid line are being removed from market in Colorado after state investigations found liver injury risks linked to herbal supplements (Corydalis rhizome, Stephania extract) in the product. The firms agreed to a $400,000 settlement and must cease operations in Colorado unless they meet conditions for resuming. CBS News

Implications: Consumers should be vigilant about supplement‑style cannabis products that include herbal additives. Dispensaries need stringent vetting of product formulations. Marketing must include full transparency of ingredients. The MED (Marijuana Enforcement Division) and CDPHE are visibly intensifying oversight, which could affect many “wellness”‑type products.