The Frozen Bean
Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and The Frozen Bean, Inc. and The Frozen Bean, L.C.C.
notice I
On December 21, 2023, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against The Frozen Bean, Inc. and The Frozen Bean, L.C.C.
In this action, ERC alleges that nine specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by The Frozen Bean, Inc. and The Frozen Bean, L.C.C., 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:
Frozen Bean Ultra-Premium Latte & Frappe Mix Hazelnut Latte Double Shot 2x Caffeine - Lead
Frozen Bean Ultra-Premium Latte & Frappe Mix Pumpkin Spice Double Shot 2x Caffeine - Lead
Frozen Bean Ultra Premium Bubble Tea Mix Tiger Milk Tea - Lead
Frozen Bean Ultra Premium Bubble Tea Mix Matcha Green Tea - Lead
Frozen Bean Ultra Premium Latte & Frappe Mix London Fog Earl Grey - Lead
Frozen Bean Birthday Cake Naturally and Artificially Flavored Frappe Mix - Lead
Frozen Bean Frozen Hot Chocolate Naturally and Artificially Flavored Frappe Mix - Lead
Frozen Bean Egg Nog Naturally and Artificially Flavored Frappe Mix - Lead
Frozen Bean Java Chip Naturally and Artificially Flavored Frappe Mix - Lead
Civil Complaint
On March 3, 2025, the Environmental Research Center filed a Civil Complaint against The Frozen Bean Inc. The Frozen Bean L.L.C. To view the full civil complaint, click here.
Type of Claim:
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Injunctive and Declaratory Relief
Settlement
A settlement was reached on October 10, 2024. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, The Frozen Bean shall pay $20,000.00 in total.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Effective Date, The Frozen Bean shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing 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 unless it meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the The Frozen Bean settlement, click here.
Judgement
A settlement was reached on December 19, 2024. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, The Frozen Bean shall pay $20,000.00 in total.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Effective Date, The Frozen Bean shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing 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 unless it meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the The Frozen Bean judgement, click here.
