Warnings

April 25, 2017
On April 25, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Oatey Co. (“Oatey”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Oatey sold pipewrap tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of...
Home Improvement
DEHP
April 25, 2017
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Hsin Tung Yang Foods Company executed a Consent Judgment on April 25, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Hsin Tung Yang Foods Company (“Hsin Tung”) sold dried teas containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Grocery
Lead
April 20, 2017
On April 20, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Ikeddi Enterprises Inc. (“Ikeddi”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Ikeddi sold vinyl/PVC belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Bags & Accessories
DEHP
April 12, 2017
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Mafcote, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on April 12, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Mafcote, Inc. and Royal Consumer Products, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC poster carriers and vinyl lettering containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Art Supplies
DEHP, DINP
April 14, 2017
On April 14, 2017, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Starwest Botanicals, Inc. (“Starwest”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Starwest sold dried teas (loose leaf and bagged) containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As...
Grocery
Lead
March 2, 2017
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. (“Home Essentials”) sold glass canisters, glass jars, and glass mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the...
Lead
March 9, 2017
On March 9, 2017, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Yeti Coolers, LLC (“YETI”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Brimer had alleged that YETI sold vinyl/PVC security cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Camping
DEHP
February 15, 2017
On February 15, 2017, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. (“Hagen”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Brimer had alleged that Hagen sold vinyl/PVC tie-out cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
DEHP
February 22, 2017
On February 22, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Pelican Products, Inc. (“Pelican”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Pelican sold seat cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Sports Equipment
DEHP
January 18, 2017
On January 18, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Medical Depot, Incorporated (“Medical Depot”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Medical Depot sold cushions with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Medical Supplies
DEHP