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