Pink Stork
After testing products from Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork, we discovered 2 products that 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 Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork.
Notice of Violation I
On April 22, 2026, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65 against Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork.
In this action, ERC alleges that 2 specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Augustine, Inc., individually and dba PinkStork contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, exposing consumers to levels that require a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
PinkStork by Amy Suzanne Pregnancy + Postpartum Protein Chocolate Truffle Flavor Whey + Collagen Protein Powder - Lead
PinkStork by Amy Suzanne Fertility Support Prenatal Multivitamin + Proprietary Fertility Blend - Lead
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Civil Complaint
On July 2, 2026, the Environmental Research Center filed a Civil Complaint against Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork. To view the full civil complaint, click here.
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Injunctive and Declaratory Relief
Settlement
A settlement was reached on August 12, 2026 in full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork shall pay $37,500 in satisfaction of civil penalties, costs, and legal fees.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Compliance Date, Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork 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 product that exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day, unless the product meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the settlement, click here.
Corrective Settlement
A settlement was reached on August 25, 2026 in full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Augustine, Inc., individually and dba Pink Stork shall pay $37,500 in satisfaction of civil penalties, costs, and legal fees.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Compliance Date, Augustine 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 product that exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day, unless the product meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the settlement, click here.
