KOS Naturals
After testing products from Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, we found more than 30 products we alleged to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to lead and other chemical or heavy metal contaminants. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
NOTICE
On April 23, 2020, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that one specific product manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contains lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and exposes consumers at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning. Lead is alleged in the product listed below.
The product is:
1. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Spirulina Powder – Lead
NOTICE II
On May 21, 2020, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain lead and/or cadmium, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers at levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning. Lead and/or cadmium are alleged in the products listed below.
These products are:
1. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Fo-Ti Powder - Lead
2. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Chip Mint Flavor – Lead, Cadmium
NOTICE III
On July 2, 2020, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that six specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning. Lead is alleged in the products listed below.
These products are:
1. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Maca Root Powder - Lead
2. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Greens Blend - Lead
3. KOS Nature-Powered Show Me The Greens! Green Apple Sorbet Flavored - Lead
4. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Flax Seed Powder - Lead
5. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Chlorella Powder - Lead
6. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Ashwagandha Powder - Lead
NOTICE IV
On July 23, 2020, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain lead and/or cadmium, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers at levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning. Lead and/or cadmium are alleged in the products listed below.
These products are:
1. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Matcha Powder - Lead
2. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor – Lead, Cadmium
3. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Cinnamon Bark Powder - Lead
4. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Vanilla Flavor - Lead
5. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Chocolate Flavor – Lead, Cadmium
NOTICE V
On March 9, 2021, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that four specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning. Lead is alleged in the products listed below.
These products are:
1. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Salted Caramel Coffee Flavor
2. KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein with Blue Spirulina & Immunity Blend Blueberry Muffin Flavor
3. KOS Nature-Powered Kiss Your Blues Away Berry Coconut Cooler Flavored
4. KOS Nature-Powered Holy Cacao! Cinnamon Cocoa Flavored
NOTICE VI
On March 23, 2021, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that three specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers at levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning. Lead is alleged in the products listed below.
These products are:
1. KOS Nature-Powered At Ease, Soldier!
2. KOS Nature-Powered Rhodiola Root
3. KOS Nature-Powered Matcha Tea
NOTICE VII
On November 18, 2022, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that four specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain lead and/or mercury, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers at levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
These products are:
KOS Nature-Powered A Whole Latte Gold GoldenMylk Blend Gingerbread Chai Flavored
KOS Nature-Powered Sippin' On Shroomboom Mushroom Coffee Blend Dark Chocolate Mocha Flavored
KOS Nature-Powered Immune Defense With EpiCor
KOS Nature-Powered Organic Plant Protein Vanilla Bavarian Cream Flavored
NOTICE VIII
On April 27, 2023, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
PFOA is alleged in the following products:
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)
NOTICE IX
On May 18, 2023, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals.
In this action, ERC alleges that three specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Otimo, LLC, individually and dba KOS Naturals, contain Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
PFOA is alleged in the following products:
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 Blend Blueberry Muffin Flavor 585g - Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)