STIIIZY Vapes Earn "Clean" Results in Latest Los Angeles Times Pesticide Investigation

New findings highlight improved product standards that exceed California's current testing requirements

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent laboratory testing commissioned by the Los Angeles Times found no pesticides in samples of STIIIZY's Birthday Cake, Pink Acai and Strawnana vapes, according to findings published November 8.

For its latest investigation, the Times purchased cannabis products from licensed dispensaries and commissioned three state-licensed laboratories to screen for a combined 376 pesticides. Product labels were obscured to prevent bias.

The findings indicate that all STIIIZY products tested meet California's new pesticide-testing requirements taking effect in April 2028, underscoring the company's progress since the newspaper's initial investigation in 2024.

"One in four vapes sold in California is a STIIIZY product, and we recognize the responsibility that comes with that reach," said Tak Sato, President of STIIIZY. "We've invested in our product sourcing, quality control and testing practices to ensure we exceed state requirements. We're pleased that these results reflect our efforts to deliver products consumers can choose with confidence."

As STIIIZY continues to expand across California and beyond, quality and consistency remain central to its growth.

Read the full Los Angeles Times report.

About STIIIZY

STIIIZY's mission is to provide consumers with consistent, high-quality and trusted products inspired by authentic cannabis culture. Headquartered in Los Angeles, STIIIZY is a vertically integrated cannabis company founded in 2017 by seasoned industry experts, with 65 retail locations across California. STIIIZY is committed to making a positive impact on its local communities, including by investing capital to improve parks and schools and providing assistance and resources to veterans. With more than 2,200 employees serving over 30,000 customers every day, STIIIZY is the largest private cannabis company and a top-selling cannabis brand in the U.S. For more information on STIIIZY, visit STIIIZY.com.

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