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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Hidden Ways Products Get Contaminated

from Controlled Burn · host Controlled Burn

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) threats in cannabis: contamination. What starts as a conversation about tornado protocols and compliance quickly spirals into real-world lab mysteries, unexpected failures, and the tiny oversights that can cost brands everything. From air duster mishaps to mold hiding in plain sight, this episode is a masterclass in how contamination actually happens, and why it’s usually not where you think.🔥 Topics include:How “clean” processes still lead to failed resultsThe air duster incident that caused a butane contaminationHidden mold sources and why your environment matters more than you thinkWhy R&D testing is the difference between launching and losingThe reality of lab testing: what happens after your sample leaves your facility(0:00) Intro: The Reality of Sales(3:30) Severe Weather & Compliance Protocols(6:17)  How Labs Test the Unknown(13:11 ) How Labs Find Hidden Contamination Sources(32:32) MJ Unpacked(33:54) The Cannabis Rescheduling Rumors(37:45) OutroIf you’ve ever said “there’s no way this should fail”… this episode is for you.📣 Got a contamination horror story? Drop it in the comments.📬 For questions or partnerships: [email protected]

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) threats in cannabis: contamination. What starts as a conversation about tornado protocols and compliance quickly spirals into real-world lab mysteries, unexpected failures, and the tiny oversights that can cost brands everything. From air duster mishaps to mold hiding in plain sight, this episode is a masterclass in how contamination actually happens, and why it’s usually not where you think.🔥 Topics include:How “clean” processes still lead to failed resultsThe air duster incident that caused a butane contaminationHidden mold sources and why your environment matters more than you thinkWhy R&D testing is the difference between launching and losingThe reality of lab testing: what happens after your sample leaves your facility(0:00) Intro: The Reality of Sales(3:30) Severe Weather & Compliance Protocols(6:17)  How Labs Test the Unknown(13:11 ) How Labs Find Hidden Contamination Sources(32:32) MJ Unpacked(33:54) The Cannabis Rescheduling Rumors(37:45) OutroIf you’ve ever said “there’s no way this should fail”… this episode is for you.📣 Got a contamination horror story? Drop it in the comments.📬 For questions or partnerships: [email protected]

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