CuraFlo™ is a cold plasma microbial remediation system for post-harvest flower and botanicals. For licensed District of Columbia cultivators, processors and labs, it knocks down total yeast and mold (TYMC) and bacteria without heat, chemicals, ozone residue or radiation, so at-risk and failed batches can be recovered, retested and sold instead of destroyed.
Microbial testing in District of Columbia’s adult-use and medical cannabis market
DC’s licensed operators run small footprints and small batches, so a single failed microbial result can wipe out a large share of a month’s supply.
District of Columbia’s cannabis program is regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), which sets microbial testing limits and the process for remediating and retesting a failed batch. One failed microbial test can cost $50K to $500K in destroyed product, lost shelf space and re-testing.
Why District of Columbia batches fail yeast and mold testing
- Humidity spikes during late flower, drying and cure
- Dense canopies and limited airflow in grow and dry rooms
- Handling, trimming and packaging contamination
- Wet harvest weather for outdoor and greenhouse crops
- Long holds in quarantine while waiting on results
How CuraFlo™ helps District of Columbia operators
- >99.8% TYMC reduction validated across batches VAL-001 to VAL-003
- <0.2% THC variance: potency, terpenes, color and bag appeal stay intact
- No heat, no chemicals, no ozone residue, no ionizing radiation
- No radiation license, no shielding, no hazmat handling
- Documented, repeatable cycle data you can use in your remediation SOP
- About $60K with transparent pricing, plus lease and financing options
Best fit in District of Columbia: Equipment purchase or lease
Limited licensing keeps per-pound value high, so the math on owning a system usually works fast. One or two recovered batches can cover a big share of the investment.
Who we work with in District of Columbia
- Licensed cultivators and craft growers
- Processors, manufacturers and vertically integrated operators
- Testing labs that see failures first and want a recovery path for clients
- Distributors holding quarantined inventory
How it works
- Baseline: we run an R&D pass on your microbial panel to set cycle parameters
- Treat: product runs through CuraFlo™ cold plasma cycles
- Retest: your licensed lab retests per state rules
- Document: cycle logs become part of your remediation SOP
District of Columbia cold plasma remediation FAQ
Is cold plasma remediation allowed in District of Columbia?
Remediation rules are set by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Most states require failed batches to be retested by a licensed lab after remediation, and many require notice or approval of the remediation method. We help operators put together cycle data and process documentation for that review. Confirm current requirements with your regulator before treating product for sale.
Does CuraFlo™ affect potency or terpenes?
Validation batches VAL-001 to VAL-003 showed less than 0.2% THC variance. The process runs without heat, so terpenes, color and bag appeal stay intact.
Do I need a radiation license or shielding?
No. CuraFlo™ is cold plasma, not X-ray or e-beam. No ionizing radiation, no shielding, no radiation license and no hazmat handling.
What does CuraFlo™ cost?
The CuraFlo™ system is about $60,000 with transparent pricing. Lease and financing options are available.
Talk to an operator, not a salesperson
CuraFlo™ is backed by 15+ years in the cannabis industry and 200+ dispensary and cultivation transactions through Canna 1 Advisors. Book a 15-minute ROI call and we’ll run the numbers on your District of Columbia operation.
See cannabis remediation in other states
Remediation and testing rules vary by state and change often. Confirm current requirements with the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) before treating product for sale. CuraFlo™ does not make health claims and does not guarantee testing outcomes.