Mitra-9 Brands
Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Mitra-9 Brands LLC.
NOTICE I
On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Mitra-9 Brands LLC.
In this action, ERC alleges that four specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Mitra-9 Brands LLC, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and a reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Mitra 9 Relax Pak Kava Extract Strawberry Watermelon - Lead
Mitra 9 Kratom Seltzer Sparkling Dragon Fruit Flavor - Lead
Mitra 9 Kratom Seltzer Sparkling Tangerine Flavor - Lead
Mitra 9 Sparkling Kandy Kava - Lead
NOTICE II
On February 15, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Mitra-9 Brands LLC.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Mitra-9 Brands LLC, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and a reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Mitra 9 Kratom Seltzer Sparkling Black Cherry Flavor - Lead
Mitra 9 Kratom Seltzer Sparkling Tropical Flavor - Lead
Mitra 9 Sparkling Lemonade Kava - Lead
Mitra 9 Sparkling Orange Dreamsicle Kava - Lead
Mitra 9 Sparkling Strawberry Watermelon Kava - Lead
Civil Complaint
On April 29, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Civil Complaint against Mitra-9 Brands LLC. To view the full civil complaint, click here.
Type of Claim:
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Injunctive and Declaratory Relief
SETTLEMENT
A settlement was reached on January 22, 2025. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Oobli shall pay ERC $67,500 in total.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning fifty-five (55) days after the Effective Date (the “Compliance Date”), Mitra-9 shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product that 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 Mitra-9 settlement, click here.
