After testing some products from OWYN, we found nine products 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 OWYN.
NOTICE
On January 8, 2020, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Halen Brands, Inc. and Only What You Need, Inc., both dba OWYN.
In this action, ERC alleges that nine specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by OWYN contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to lead at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning. It is also alleged that one of these products (listed below in italics) also contain cadmium, another chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin.
These products are:
- OWYN Only What You Need Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 100% Plant-Based Bar
- OWYN Only What You Need Chocolate Chip, Cranberry 100% Plant-Based Bar
- OWYN Only What You Need Plant-Based Drink Strawberry Banana
- OWYN Only What You Need 100% Plant Protein Powder Dark Chocolate
- OWYN Only What You Need Plant-Based Drink Dark Chocolate
- OWYN Only What You Need Plant-Based Drink Cold Brew Coffee
- OWYN Only What You Need Plant-Based Drink Smooth Vanilla
- OWYN Only What You Need 100% Plant Protein Powder Smooth Vanilla
- OWYN Only What You Need Ginger, Turmeric 100% Plant-Based Bar