Olipop
After testing products from Olipop Inc., we found 17 products we allege to violate Proposition 65 regarding heavy metal contamination. Below is the timeline of the case between ERC and Olipop Inc.
NOTICE I
On January 12, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Olipop Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Olipop Inc., contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Olipop Classic Grape - Lead
Olipop Classic Root Beer – Lead
NOTICE II
On January 19, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Olipop Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Olipop Inc., contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Olipop Tropical Punch - Lead
Olipop Doctor Goodwin - Lead
Olipop Cream Soda - Lead
Olipop Lemon Lime - Lead
Olipop Orange Squeeze – Lead
NOTICE III
On May 24, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Olipop Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that one specific product, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Olipop Inc., contains lead and mercury, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, exposing consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Olipop Vintage Cola - Lead, Mercury
NOTICE IV
On July 26, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Olipop Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Olipop Inc., contain lead and mercury, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, exposing consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Olipop Strawberry Vanilla - Lead, Mercury
Olipop Cherry Cola - Lead, Mercury
Olipop Ginger Lemon - Lead
Olipop Barbie Peaches & Cream - Lead, Mercury
Olipop Ginger Ale – Lead, Mercury
NOTICE V
On August 14, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Olipop Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Olipop Inc., contain lead and mercury, chemicals listed under Proposition 65 as carcinogens and reproductive toxins, exposing consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Olipop Crisp Apple – Lead, Mercury
Olipop Cherry Vanilla – Lead, Mercury
Olipop Banana Cream – Lead, Mercury
Olipop Watermelon Lime – Lead, Mercury
SETTLEMENT
A settlement was reached on December 9, 2024. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Olipop Inc. shall pay $75,000.00 in total.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Effective Date, Olipop shall manufacture for sale in the State of California, “Distribute into the State of California,” or directly sell in the State of California, only Lead Covered Products and Mercury Covered Products that are Conforming Covered Products, as set forth in Section 3.3, unless the Lead Covered Product and/or Mercury Covered Product meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the Olipop Inc. settlement, click here.
