Dreambrands, Inc.
After testing products from Dreambrands, Inc., we found two products we allege to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to lead contamination. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Dreambrands, Inc.
NOTICE
On May 26, 2022 Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Dreambrands, Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Dreambrands, Inc., 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:
1. Mdrive Start Elite Nutrition with Protein, Chocolate Flavored
2. Mdrive Lean Weight Loss Protein, Blood Orange Chocolate
SETTLEMENT
A settlement was reached on October 26, 2022. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Dreambrands, Inc. shall make a total payment of $35,000.00 to ERC.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Beginning sixty (60) days after the Effective Date (the "Compliance Date"), Dreambrands shall be permanently enjoined from "Distributing into the State of California,: or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product which exposes a person to a "Daily Lead Exposure Level" of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day unless it meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the Dreambrands settlement, click here.
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