The GFB: Gluten Free Bar
After testing some products from The GFB: Gluten Free Bar, we found 12 products we alleged to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to lead and/or cadmium amounts. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and The GFB: Gluten Free Bar.
NOTICE
On January 16, 2020, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against West Thomas Partners, LLC dba The GFB: Gluten Free Bar.
In this action, ERC alleges that 12 specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by The GFB: Gluten Free Bar contain lead and/or cadmium, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogen and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning. All products have alleged lead, the products with alleged lead and cadmium are in italics, and product with cadmium is in bold.
These products are:
The GFB Gluten Free Oatmeal Coconut + Cashew
The GFB Gluten Free Oatmeal Maple + Raisin
The GFB Gluten Free Bites Chocolate + Cherry + Almond
The GFB Gluten Free Bites Dark Chocolate + Almond
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Cranberry + Toasted Almond
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Dark Chocolate + Almond
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Coconut + Cashew
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Oatmeal + Raisin
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Dark Chocolate + Coconut
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Chocolate + Peanut Butter
The GFB Gluten Free Bar Peanut Butter
The GFB Gluten Free Oatmeal Apple + Cinnamon
COMPLAINT
ERC filed an Amended Complaint on May 19, 2020.
SETTLEMENT
A settlement was reached on June 8, 2020. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Legion Athletics shall make a total payment of $75,000.00 to ERC.
If you want to read the FULL The GFB: Gluten Free Bar settlement, including corrective action click here.
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