Held Issues 14 New 60-Day Notices of Proposition 65 Violation

Posted: 11/26/2014  browse the blog archive
Held Issues 14 New 60-Day Notices of Proposition 65 Violation

Client Dr. Anthony Held served 14 new 60-Day Notices of Proposition 65 Violation yesterday to companies offering products such as tools, electrical tape, and sunscreen in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm, without the required health hazard warning. Held alleges that the companies' products contain the phthalate DEHP and the chemical benzophenone.  DEHP is known to cause birth defects and reproductive harm, while benzophenone is known to cause cancer. Some of the noticed companies include Bed Bath & Beyond, The Kroger Co., and Whirlpool Corporation.

See below for a partial list of Notices.

Product Chemical Alleged Violator Citizen Enforcer
Vinyl/PVC Mats DEHP Apache Mills, Inc. Anthony E. Held
Pouches with Vinyl/PVC Zipper Pulls DEHP Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Anthony E. Held
Safety Vests with Vinyl/PVC Components DEHP The C. H. Hanson Company Anthony E. Held
Tools with Vinyl/PVC Grips DEHP Digital Peripheral Solutions, Inc. Anthony E. Held
Vinyl/PVC Toiletry Cases DEHP Eco Houseware, Inc. Anthony E. Held
Vinyl/PVC Electrical Tape DEHP Jasco Products Company LLC Anthony E. Held
Sunscreen Benzophenone The Kroger Co. Anthony E. Held
Vinyl/PVC Fishing Tool Grips DEHP N C Holdings; Normark Corporation Anthony E. Held
Vinyl/PVC Battery Clamp Cables DEHP Old World Industries, LLC Anthony E. Held
Headphones with Vinyl/PVC Earhooks DEHP Philips Holding USA Inc.; Philips Electronics North America Corporation Anthony E. Held
Vinyl/PVC Electrical Tape DEHP STM Industries, Inc.; Shurtape Technologies, LLC; Shurtech Brands, LLC Anthony E. Held
Stools with Vinyl/PVC Upholstery DEHP Whirlpool Corporation Anthony E. Held

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