Brix Cannabis 'Soap' Product Record Raises Questions

CT CannaTimes Research Affiliates- 6.2.2026

CT CannaTimes is seeking information from Connecticut cannabis patients and consumers regarding a Brix Cannabis flower product identified during a review of Connecticut cannabis testing records.

During an examination of laboratory records associated with a Brix Cannabis flower product marketed as “Soap”, CT CannaTimes identified a Certificate of Analysis showing multiple pathogenic Aspergillus detections and an overall microbial failure.

Product Information

Producer: Brix Cannabis

Strain/Product: Soap

Product Type: Flower – Cured, Second Cut 3.5g

• Laboratory: Analytics Labs CT
• Sample ID: 2410ANSCT0022.0113
• Testing Date: October 23, 2024
• COA Issued: October 31, 2024

Reported Microbial Results

According to the laboratory report:

* Total Viable Aerobic Bacteria: <100 CFU/g (Pass)

* Total Yeast & Mold: 10,000 CFU/g (Pass)

• • E. coli: Not Detected
• • Salmonella: Not Detected
• • Listeria monocytogenes: Not Detected
• • Shiga Toxin E. coli: Not Detected

However, the same report also states:

• • Aspergillus flavus – Detected
• • Aspergillus fumigatus – Detected
• • Aspergillus niger – Detected
• • Aspergillus terreus – Detected

The overall microbial status on the report is listed as:

MICROBIALS: FAIL

Additional Findings From The Same Report

• • Total THC: 30.45%
• • Total Cannabinoids: 31.30%
• • Chromium: 362.136 µg/kg
• • Arsenic: Not Detected
• • Cadmium: Not Detected
• • Lead: Not Detected
• • Mercury: Not Detected

Why CT CannaTimes Is Asking Questions

CT CannaTimes has not reached any conclusion regarding whether this specific failed laboratory report was the final report associated with products ultimately sold to consumers.

However, the record was identified during a review of Connecticut cannabis product data and raises questions regarding:

• • Product traceability
• • Laboratory record linkage
• • Retesting procedures
• • Remediation procedures
• • Consumer transparency

Did You Purchase This Product?

CT CannaTimes is seeking information from anyone who:

• Purchased a Brix Cannabis “Soap” flower product during late 2024 or early 2025.

• Retained packaging, labels, or certificates.

• Experienced unusual respiratory symptoms after use.

• Experienced coughing, wheezing, chest irritation, shortness of breath, allergic reactions, or other unexpected effects after consuming the product.

• Received any communication regarding testing, replacement, remediation, or recalls.

Important Note

This inquiry is not an allegation that contaminated cannabis was knowingly sold to consumers.

Rather, it is an effort to determine how laboratory failures, retests, and final product approvals are reflected within Connecticut’s cannabis regulatory data systems and whether additional transparency is warranted for patients and consumers.

Anyone with information, packaging photographs, receipts, lot numbers, or personal experiences related to this product is encouraged to contact CT CannaTimes.