Bare Bones
After testing products from Barebones Ventures, LLC, we found six 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 Barebones Ventures, LLC.
NOTICE I
On March 1, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Bare Bones.
In this action, ERC alleges that 3 specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Barebones Ventures, LLC, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and a reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Bare Bones Plant-Based Soup "Cheesy" Broccoli - Lead
Bare Bones Plant-Based Soup Buffalo Cauliflower - Lead
Bare Bones Plant-Based Soup Lentil Curry - Lead
NOTICE II
On March 14, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Bare Bones.
In this action, ERC alleges that 3 specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Barebones Ventures, LLC, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and a reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Bare Bones Organic Chicken Bone Broth Low Sodium - Lead
Bare Bones Organic Chicken Bone Broth - Lead
Bare Bones Grass-Fed Beef Bone Broth - Lead
SUPPLEMENTAL SETTLEMENT
SETTLEMENT DATE: 02/12/2025
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Beginning thirty (30) days from the Effective Date (the “Compliance Date”), Barebones shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing for sale into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product that exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day and/or, with respect to the PFOS Covered Product, any detectible level of PFOS unless it meets the warning requirements and methods under Section 3.2. This section shall not apply to any Covered Product that is already manufactured and packaged and no longer in the possession of or under the control of Barebones Ventures as of the Effective Date.
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SETTLEMENT
SETTLEMENT DATE: 11/08/2024
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Beginning thirty (30) days from the Effective Date (the “Compliance Date”), Barebones shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing for sale into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product that exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day and/or, with respect to the PFOS Covered Product, any detectible level of PFOS unless it meets the warning requirements and methods under Section 3.2. This section shall not apply to any Covered Product that is already manufactured and packaged and no longer in the possession of or under the control of Barebones Ventures as of the Effective Date.
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Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 44,628.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 10,872.00
Total Payments:
$ 70,000.00
SUPPLEMENTAL JUDGEMENT
Judgment Date: 04/14/2025
Settlement reported to AG: Wed, 02/12/2025
Beginning thirty (30) days from the Effective Date (the “Compliance Date”), Barebones shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing for sale into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product that exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day and/or, with respect to the PFOS Covered Product, any detectible level of PFOS unless it meets the warning requirements and methods under Section 3.2. This section shall not apply to any Covered Product that is already manufactured and packaged and no longer in the possession of or under the control of Barebones Ventures as of the Effective Date.
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
