Izze
After testing products, we found 6 products from Izze Beverage Co., we allege to be in violation of Proposition 65 regarding heavy metal contamination. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Izze.
NOTICE I
On October 4, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Izze Beverage Co.
In this action, ERC alleges that three specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Izze contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and a reproductive toxin. It exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The product under investigation is:
Izze Sparkling Peach Flavored Juice Beverage Blend From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors - Lead
Izze Sparkling Cherry Lime Flavored Juice Beverage Blend From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors - Lead
Izze Sparkling Pomegranate Flavored Juice Beverage Blend From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors - Lead
NOTICE II
On October 24, 2024, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Izze Beverage Co.
In this action, ERC alleges that three specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Izze contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and a reproductive toxin. It exposes consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The product under investigation is:
Izze Sparkling Clementine Flavored Juice Beverage Blend From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors - Lead
Izze Sparkling Strawberry Flavored Juice Beverage Blend From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors - Lead
Izze Sparkling Mango Flavored Juice Beverage Blend From Concentrate with Other Natural Flavors - Lead
Settlement
A settlement was reached on July 7, 2025. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Izze Beverage Co. shall pay $75,000.00 in total.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Effective Date, Izze 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 which 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. Except as expressly agreed to herein, nothing in this Section 3 shall bind Izze to any obligations greater than or in addition to those imposed by Proposition 65.
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