The products identified below contain chemicals identified by California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, California Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq. (“Proposition 65”). Each product is alleged to contain chemicals in amounts that exceed limits proscribed by Proposition 65. The violations are alleged to have occurred and continue to occur because the violators failed to provide a clear and reasonable health hazard warning in connection with the sale or use of the products in California.
Health & Safety Code § 25249.6 provides in pertinent part that “[n]o person in the course of doing business shall knowingly and intentionally expose any individual to a chemical known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first providing a clear and reasonable warning to such individual…” Without proper warnings regarding the toxic effects of exposures to the Listed Chemicals, California citizens lack the information necessary to make informed decisions on how to reduce and/or eliminate their risk of exposure to the Listed Chemicals from the reasonable use of the Product.
Whaleco Inc.
On January 22, 2026, Precila Balabbo issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Whaleco Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Whaleco Inc.
PRODUCTS: Pliers that are offered for sale and/or sold in California by Whaleco Inc.; Non-Exclusive Example: Curved Nose Pliers Grip 8582323968
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The primary route of exposure to the Listed Chemical is through dermal absorption directly through the skin when consumers use, touch, or handle the Products. Some amount of exposure through ingestion can occur by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth.
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 22, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
1616 Holdings, Inc.; Five Below, Inc.; Pearl World, Inc.
On January 21, 2026, Precila Balabbo issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to 1616 Holdings, Inc.; Five Below, Inc.; Pearl World, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: 1616 Holdings, Inc.; Five Below, Inc.; Pearl World, Inc.
PRODUCTS: Pearl World Travel Set Bags that are offered for sale and/or sold in California by Five Below; Smoke & Mirrors 5 pc. Travel Set Bag UPC# 8 10131 23793 6
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The primary route of exposure is through dermal absorption directly through the skin when consumers use, touch, or handle the Products. Some amount of exposure through ingestion can occur by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth.
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 21, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
Target Corporation; Target Brands, Inc.; Target Stores, Inc.
On January 22, 2026, Precila Balabbo issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Target Corporation; Target Brands, Inc.; Target Stores, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Target Corporation; Target Brands, Inc.; Target Stores, Inc.
PRODUCTS: Goodfellow & Co™ Leather Footwear; Non-Exclusive Example: Goodfellow & Co Suede Leather Sandals (UPC# 1 98420 72241 8)
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Chromium (VI)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: dermal absorption directly through the skin; ingestion (touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth)
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 22, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc.; Macy’s Backstage, Inc.
On January 21, 2026, APS&EE, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc.; Macy’s Backstage, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc.; Macy’s Backstage, Inc.
PRODUCTS: “Fresh & Fruity” spoon rests, 4-92625-16159-2
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Sales of these products in California dating as far back as November 10, 2024
Strive Pharmacy LLC, Strive Pharmacy California LLC, Strive Specialties Inc
On January 22, 2026, Environmental Research Center, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Strive Pharmacy LLC, Strive Pharmacy California LLC, Strive Specialties Inc.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Strive Pharmacy LLC, Strive Pharmacy California LLC, Strive Specialties Inc
PRODUCTS: dietary and/or nutritional supplement powders and capsules; Strive Salted Caramel Fuel+ Meal Replacement; Strive Vitality for Men Boost
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Lead, Cadmium
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: through ingestion
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Ongoing violations have occurred every day since at least January 22, 2023, as well as every day since the products were introduced into the California marketplace and will continue every day until clear and reasonable warnings are provided to product purchasers and users or until these known toxic chemicals are either removed from or reduced to allowable levels in the products.
Excello Products LLC; Design Imports India; Catalyst Brands LLC; Simon Property Group, Inc.; Penney IP LLC dba JC Penney; Brookfield Property Partners L.P.; Penney OPCO LLC; Penney IP LLC
On January 21, 2026, Ema Bell issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Excello Products LLC; Design Imports India; Catalyst Brands LLC; Simon Property Group, Inc.; Penney IP LLC dba JC Penney; Brookfield Property Partners L.P.; Penney OPCO LLC; Penney IP LLC.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Excello Products LLC; Design Imports India; Catalyst Brands LLC; Simon Property Group, Inc.; Penney IP LLC dba JC Penney; Brookfield Property Partners L.P.; Penney OPCO LLC; Penney IP LLC
PRODUCTS: Ceramic products with exterior decorations sold and/or distributed to Catalyst Brands LLC by Excello Products LLC in California; Non-Exclusive Example of the Product: Design Imports Triangle 6 Piece Napkin Rings UPC# 0 72456 10241 6
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The primary route of exposure to the Listed Chemical is through dermal absorption directly through the skin when consumers use, touch, or handle the Products. Some amount of exposure through ingestion can occur by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth.
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 21, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
KBG LLC; KBG-IP LLC; Ross Stores, Inc.
On January 22, 2026, Precila Balabbo issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to KBG LLC; KBG-IP LLC; Ross Stores, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: KBG LLC; KBG-IP LLC; Ross Stores, Inc.
PRODUCTS: Woodstock Leather Footwear; Woodstock Leather Sandals 400293232711
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Chromium (VI)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Dermal absorption directly through the skin; ingestion (by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth)
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 22, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
Dynamick Decor Pvt. Ltd.; The TJX Companies, Inc.; The TJX Companies, Inc. dba HomeGoods; HomeGoods, LLC
On January 21, 2026, Gabriel Espinoza issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Dynamick Decor Pvt. Ltd.; The TJX Companies, Inc.; The TJX Companies, Inc. dba HomeGoods; HomeGoods, LLC.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Dynamick Decor Pvt. Ltd.; The TJX Companies, Inc.; The TJX Companies, Inc. dba HomeGoods; HomeGoods, LLC
PRODUCTS: [‘Ceramic products with exterior decorations sold and/or distributed to The TJX Companies, Inc. by Dynamick Decor Pvt. Ltd. in California (Non-Exclusive Example: Round Tabletop with Gold Flowers 31 6360023)’]
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The primary route of exposure to the Listed Chemical is through dermal absorption directly through the skin when consumers use, touch, or handle the Products. Some amount of exposure through ingestion can occur by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth.
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 21, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
TBH Brand Holdings LLC; Ellen Exports; The TJX Companies, Inc.; The TJX Companies, Inc. dba HomeGoods; HomeGoods, LLC
On January 21, 2026, Ema Bell issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to TBH Brand Holdings LLC; Ellen Exports; The TJX Companies, Inc.; The TJX Companies, Inc. dba HomeGoods; HomeGoods, LLC.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: TBH Brand Holdings LLC; Ellen Exports; The TJX Companies, Inc.; The TJX Companies, Inc. dba HomeGoods; HomeGoods, LLC
PRODUCTS: Ceramic products with exterior decorations sold and/or distributed to The TJX Companies, Inc. by TBH Brand Holdings LLC in California; Non-Exclusive Example of the Product: Tahari Home Gold Candle Stick 180114
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The primary route of exposure is through dermal absorption directly through the skin when consumers use, touch, or handle the Products. Some amount of exposure through ingestion can occur by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth.
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 21, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington Coat Factory of Texas, Inc.; Danbar Global
On January 22, 2026, Ema Bell issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington Coat Factory of Texas, Inc.; Danbar Global.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS: Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington Coat Factory of Texas, Inc.; Danbar Global
PRODUCTS: Cherrilicious Kids Binder and Kids Pencil Pouch that are offered for sale and/or sold in California by Burlington Stores, Inc.; Non-Exclusive Examples of the Product: Cherrilicious Kids Binder & Cherrilicious Kids Pencil Pouch; STASSET1511A0
PROP 65 CHEMICAL: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The primary route of exposure to the Listed Chemical is through dermal absorption directly through the skin. Some amount of exposure through ingestion can occur by touching the Product with subsequent touching of the user’s hand to mouth.
TIME PERIOD OF VIOLATION: Violations have been occurring since at least January 22, 2026 and are continuing to this day.
For more information, consumers should visit https://oag.ca.gov/prop65
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