Apricot Power, Inc.
After testing products from Huel, Inc., we found two products we allege to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to lead and cadmium contamination. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Apricot Power, Inc.
NOTICE
On October 14, 2021, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Apricot Power, Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Apricot Power, Inc., contain lead and/or 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:
1. Apricot Power Ground SuperFood Mix Chocolate Brownie
2. Apricot Power Ground SuperFood Mix Coconut Almond
COMPLAINT
ERC filed a Civil Complaint on March 7, 2022.
SETTLEMENT
A settlement was reached on September 27, 2022. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Apricot Power, Inc. shall make a total payment of $11,500.00 to ERC.
If you want to read the FULL Apricot Power, Inc. settlement, including corrective action click here.
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