Michigan regulators and a Livonia-based edibles maker have pulled a low-dose THC gummy off shelves after customers complained of unpleasant highs and stomach problems. The Naked Hippie Lucky Berry gummies, made by The Gummie Joint, were produced within the last year before the recall was announced Thursday.
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency said in a public health and safety advisory that it is working with The Gummie Joint to voluntarily recall the product. “In the interest of public health and safety, The Gummie Joint, in coordination with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), is voluntarily recalling the Naked Hippie – Lucky Berry gummies that were produced in the last year,” the agency said in a press release issued Thursday. Per the CRA advisory, customers reported an unpleasant euphoric experience along with stomach issues after eating the gummies, as FOX 2 Detroit reported.
The Gummie Joint said it withdrew the product from the market out of an abundance of caution, according to the same report. The company is working with the state agency to clear the edible from store shelves and remove any remaining unsold inventory, the station's report notes.
What Customers Should Do With the Gummies
Customers who already bought the Naked Hippie Lucky Berry gummies may either throw them away or return them to the dispensary where they were purchased, per the same account. Each pack contains 40 gummies, with 5 milligrams of THC per piece — the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for the psychoactive high. Naked Hippie is marketed as a low-dose rosin gummy designed, according to the manufacturer's website, for buyers seeking a gentler full-spectrum experience and more controlled dosing.
The Gummie Joint's website describes a Michigan facility and says the company coordinates testing. The company has locations in Burton and Livonia, with its headquarters based in Livonia.
A Pattern of Michigan Cannabis Recalls
This is not the first time Michigan's cannabis regulator has stepped in over a problematic edible. In August, the CRA issued a public health advisory over a voluntary recall of Nuggz Nectar infused drinks, advising consumers who experience an adverse reaction to contact their healthcare provider and report it to the CRA through its Adverse Reaction Form or by phone.
In a separate case, the CRA recalled marijuana gummies sold across metro Detroit after finding the product exceeded the maximum allowable THC concentration per serving, according to WXYZ. In that instance, the agency advised consumers to return any remaining product to the marijuana sales location for proper disposal.
Michigan regulators have also pursued tougher enforcement in past cases involving mislabeled products. In July 2023, the CRA took action against a Mount Morris marijuana business, Sky Labs, over more than 30 rule violations — including distributing gummies mislabeled as CBD — and imposed a $100,000 fine, according to MLive.
No details have been released on how many Naked Hippie packages were affected or how many customers reported symptoms. For now, the message from The Gummie Joint and state regulators is straightforward: anyone holding onto a pack of Lucky Berry gummies should get rid of it or bring it back to the dispensary where it was bought.
