The products identified below contain chemicals identified by California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, California Health & Safety Code Section 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 Section 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.
Trader Joe’s Company
On March 6, 2026, Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Trader Joe’s Company.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Trader Joe’s Company
PRODUCTS
salad, including but not limited to: Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
cadmium
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion by consumers
Gurme 212 USA Inc; Vine Mesa, Inc.
On March 13, 2026, Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Gurme 212 USA Inc; Vine Mesa, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Gurme 212 USA Inc; Vine Mesa, Inc.
PRODUCTS
zahtaar; Gurme212 Zahtaar
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion by consumers
Nestle USA, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc. dba Vons
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Nestle USA, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc. dba Vons.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Nestle USA, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc. dba Vons
PRODUCTS
Vital Pursuit Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Broccoli Bowl, including but not limited to UPC # 013800426086
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
BrightFresh Microgreens, Costco Wholesale Corporation
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC (“CPA”) issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to BrightFresh Microgreens, Costco Wholesale Corporation.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
BrightFresh Microgreens, Costco Wholesale Corporation
PRODUCTS
BRIGHTFRESH MICROGREENS SUPERGREENS M MEDLEY, including but not limited to UPC # 857494005543
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
The route of exposure for this chemical is through ingestion.
Aldi Foods, Inc.; Aldi, Inc.
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Aldi Foods, Inc.; Aldi, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Aldi Foods, Inc.; Aldi, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Specially shrimp jalapeno (including but not limited to UPC # 4099100330922)
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
Phillips Foods, Inc.; Costco Wholesale Corporation
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Phillips Foods, Inc.; Costco Wholesale Corporation.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Phillips Foods, Inc.; Costco Wholesale Corporation
PRODUCTS
PHILLIPS MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES, including but not limited to UPC # 070057352322
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
Banza LLC; Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc.
On March 13, 2026, Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Banza LLC; Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Banza LLC; Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc.
PRODUCTS
veggie pizza, including but not limited to: Banza Roasted Veggie Pizza
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion by consumers
Walmart Inc.
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Walmart Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Walmart Inc.
PRODUCTS
Bettergoods Mushroom And Truffle Pizza, including but not limited to UPC # 194346136643
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Cadmium
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
Lucerne Foods, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc. dba Vons
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Lucerne Foods, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc. dba Vons.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Lucerne Foods, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Albertsons Companies, Inc. dba Vons
PRODUCTS
OPEN NATURE PATAGONIAN BAY SCALLOPS, including but not limited to UPC # 079893163925
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Cadmium
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
Walmart Inc.; Walmart Stores, Inc.
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Walmart Inc.; Walmart Stores, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Walmart Inc.; Walmart Stores, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Great Value Black Beans, including but not limited to UPC # 078742075761
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
Pique, Inc.
On March 9, 2026, Gabriel Espinoza issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Pique, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Pique, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Teas that are offered for sale and/or sold in California by Pique, Inc.; Non-exclusive example: Pique Organic Mint Sencha Green Tea
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion
Wise, LLC; Amazon.com Services LLC
On March 13, 2026, Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Wise, LLC; Amazon.com Services LLC.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Wise, LLC; Amazon.com Services LLC
PRODUCTS
nutrition bars, including but not limited to: Wise Bar – Cinnamon Turmeric
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion by consumers
New Momentum Media, Inc.
On March 13, 2026, CalSafe Research Center, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to New Momentum Media, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
New Momentum Media, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Powder Drink Mix, including but not limited to: Live Conscious, Beyond Greens (Daily Superfoods Blend) – Original Matcha, UPC#850008273179
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
through ingestion
Vitasoy USA, Inc.
On March 14, 2026, Public Health Enforcement Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Vitasoy USA, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Vitasoy USA, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Vita Mango Juice Drink (UPC No: 4-891028665700 – Lot No.: TH0648; Product of China; Manufactured by Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.)
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion
Danone US, LLC; Danone North America, A Public Benefit Corporation; Danone North America LLC; Danone US, Inc.
On March 14, 2026, Public Health Enforcement Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Danone US, LLC; Danone North America, A Public Benefit Corporation; Danone North America LLC; Danone US, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Danone US, LLC; Danone North America, A Public Benefit Corporation; Danone North America LLC; Danone US, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Danimals Strawberry Low-Fat Yogurt Pouches, Easy Snacks for Kids; UPC No.: 036632010292 – Lot No. 49-64 WB; Manufactured and Distributed by Danone US, LLC
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion
Barlean’s Organic Oils, L.L.C.
On March 13, 2026, CalSafe Research Center, Inc. issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Barlean’s Organic Oils, L.L.C..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Barlean’s Organic Oils, L.L.C.
PRODUCTS
Powder Drink Mix (including but not limited to: Barlean’s, Greens (Organic), UPC#705875300025)
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
ingestion
Nalm Creative, LLC; Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
On March 11, 2026, Dennis Johnson issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Nalm Creative, LLC; Dollar Tree Stores, Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Nalm Creative, LLC; Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
PRODUCTS
Planners with PVC Jackets (Covered Products). Exemplar Product: Greenbrier 2026 Planner; UPC: 1 95464 65762 1; Retailer: Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Sacramento, CA); Manufacturer/Distributor: Nalm Creative, LLC
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion; Dermal
Ross Stores, Inc.; Ross Stores, Inc. dba dd’s discounts; Sunsmile Industry Co., Ltd.
On March 10, 2026, Precila Balabbo issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Ross Stores, Inc.; Ross Stores, Inc. dba dd’s discounts; Sunsmile Industry Co., Ltd..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Ross Stores, Inc.; Ross Stores, Inc. dba dd’s discounts; Sunsmile Industry Co., Ltd.
PRODUCTS
Ceramic tabletops with colored artwork, designs and/or markings on the exterior surface that are manufactured by Sunsmile Industry Co., Ltd. and that are offered for sale and/or sold in California by Ross Stores, Inc. (Non-Exclusive Example of the Product: Ho! Ho! Santa Tabletop 400290377491)
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.
Asian Fine Foods, Asian Fine Foods Inc., dba Hocean, Hocean Inc.
On March 14, 2026, Public Health Enforcement Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Asian Fine Foods, Asian Fine Foods Inc., dba Hocean, Hocean Inc..
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Asian Fine Foods, Asian Fine Foods Inc., dba Hocean, Hocean Inc.
PRODUCTS
Quang Tri Fish Sauce – UPC No.: 9-4502784843-6; Quang Tri Food Brand; Product of Vietnam
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion
Globaconnect, Inc.; Super King Market
On March 9, 2026, Clean Product Advocates, LLC issued a 60-Day Notice of Violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act to Globaconnect, Inc.; Super King Market.
ALLEGED VIOLATORS
Globaconnect, Inc.; Super King Market
PRODUCTS
Armenium Tomato Paste, including but not limited to UPC # 4850009747392
PROP 65 CHEMICAL
Lead
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
through ingestion
For more information, consumers should visit https://oag.ca.gov/prop65
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