4Excelsior
After testing products from 4Excelsior, we found 34 products we allege to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to heavy metal contamination. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and 4Excelsior.
NOTICE I
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that this product, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contains lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Spirulina Powder – Lead
NOTICE II
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 2 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain lead and cadmium, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Fo-Ti Powder– Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Chip Mint Flavor- Lead, Cadmium
NOTICE III
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 7 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin. It exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Maca Root Powder – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Greens Blend – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Show Me The Greens! Green Apple Sorbet Flavored – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Flax Seed Powder – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Chlorella Powder – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Ashwagandha Powder – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Rhodiola Root Powder - Lead
NOTICE IV
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 5 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain lead and cadmium, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Matcha Powder – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor – Lead,Cadmium
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Cinnamon Bark Powder – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Vanilla Flavor – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Flavor – Lead, Cadmium
NOTICE V
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 3 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contains Perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavored 585g -Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Salted Caramel Coffee Flavored 518g -Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein with Blue Spirulina & Immunity BlendBlueberry Muffin Flavor 585g – Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
NOTICE VI
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 4 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Salted Caramel Coffee Flavor– Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein with Blue Spirulina & Immunity BlendBlueberry Muffin Flavor – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Kiss Your Blues Away Berry Coconut Cooler Flavored– Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Holy Cacao! Cinnamon Cocoa Flavored– Lead
NOTICE VII
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 3 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered At Ease, Soldier! – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Rhodiola Root – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Matcha Tea – Lead
NOTICE VIII
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 4 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain lead and mercury, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered A Whole Latte Gold Golden Mylk Blend Gingerbread ChaiFlavored – Lead, Mercury
KOS Nature-Powered Sippin' On Shroomboom Mushroom Coffee Blend DarkChocolate Mocha Flavored - Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Immune Defense With EpiCor – Lead
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Vanilla Bavarian Cream Flavored-Mercury
NOTICE IX
On October 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Excelsior Nutrition Inc, individually and dba 4Excelsior.
In this action, ERC alleges that these 5 products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by 4Excelsior, contain Perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin. It exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Flavored (390 g) -Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Vanilla Flavored (518 g) -Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Flavored (546 g) –Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Chip Mint Flavored (546 g) -Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Vanilla Flavored (370 g) -Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
