Core Culture
After testing products from Veritacor Manufacturing, LLC, individually and dba Core Culture Core Culture Enterprises LLC, we found 3 products we allege to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to heavy metal contamination. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Core Culture.
notice I
On March 7, 2025, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Veritacor Manufacturing, LLC, individually and dba Core Culture Core Culture Enterprises LLC.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Core Culture, contain lead and PFOA, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Core Culture Plant Protein Unflavored - Lead & Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
Core Culture ISO Protein Vanilla- Lead
Civil Complaint
On May 21, 2025, the Environmental Research Center filed a Civil Complaint against Veritacor Manufacturing, LLC, individually and dba Core Culture. To view the full civil complaint, click here.
Type of Claim:
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Injunctive and Declaratory Relief
notice II
On August 22, 2025, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Veritacor Manufacturing, LLC, individually and dba Core Culture Core Culture Enterprises LLC.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Core Culture, contain lead and PFOA, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Core Culture ISO Protein Birthday Cake - Lead
