California Proposition 65 Warning

What is Proposition 65?

California’s Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires businesses to notify Californians if their products contain certain chemicals identified by the state as potentially causing cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

Why Does This Warning Appear on Our Product?

Some of our products include this warning to comply with California law. The state maintains a list of over 900 chemicals under Proposition 65, and businesses are required to provide a notice if any of these substances are present above extremely low thresholds.

It’s important to understand that many of these substances are naturally found in the environment — in soil, water, air, and even in commonly consumed foods like vegetables, seafood, dairy, and wine. In many cases, these trace amounts result from natural sources or from the cooking process, rather than from deliberate addition.

Does This Law Apply Everywhere?

No. Proposition 65 is a California-specific regulation and does not apply in other U.S. states or under federal law. However, to ensure full compliance for products that may be sold or shipped into California, we include the warning even if the product is also sold in other regions.

How Does Prop 65 Differ from Federal Standards?

Proposition 65 is not a safety law in the traditional sense. It is a consumer information law. The thresholds that trigger a warning under Prop 65 are often much lower than those set by federal or international food safety agencies. For instance, California's warning level for lead is 0.5 micrograms per day—significantly stricter than federal guidance.

As a result, you may see a warning on a product in California that you wouldn’t see on the same item elsewhere, even though the product itself hasn't changed.

Why Don’t All Products Carry This Label?

Some products may not carry the label because they aren’t sold in California, or the manufacturer has assessed that no warning is required. Others may choose not to label despite the risk of enforcement. Just because a product lacks the Prop 65 warning doesn't mean it’s free of all listed chemicals.

Is This Product Safe?

Yes. All our products meet or exceed applicable federal food safety requirements. A Proposition 65 warning is not a statement about product safety—it’s a disclosure required under California law when specific conditions are met.

We support transparency and want customers to make informed decisions. To learn more about California Proposition 65, please visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food

Additional BPA Notice (for canned & bottled goods):

WARNING: Some food and beverage cans may be lined with materials containing bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known in California to potentially affect the female reproductive system. BPA may also be found in jar lids or bottle caps. For additional information, visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/BPA