O.U. Issues First Medical Marijuana Kosher Certification

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All you kosher people out there have no fear – the first certified kosher marijuana will soon be here!

Vireo Health of New York announced Wednesday that it has obtained kosher certification from the Orthodox Union (OU) for its non-smokable medical marijuana products. The company is one of five certified medical marijuana distributors in New York State and will be the only kosher certified vendor.

“Being certified kosher by the OU will not only help us serve the dietary needs of the largest Jewish community in the United States, but also combat unfortunate stigmas associated with medical cannabis,” said Vireo CEO...

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