Proposition 65 warning Does anyone know why there is a CA proposition 65 warning posted with this product (see under Product Details)?
480721
I cancelled my order after reading the Prop 65 warning and today I just saw this update. Thanks for the update. If Amazon is in error they should go ahead and remove the warning. Its confusing the customers.
480722
Many companies are putting the warning on everything they make as a safety measure if their product gets shipped to California. The Prop 65 lawsuits have gotten out of control in California and it has everyone scared. Testing is very difficult and expensive to prove you are prop 65 compliant and the requirements change every year.What started out as a good way to make safer products has turned into a financial boom for law firms in Californian and the state of california.
480723
I am wondering the same thing. The individual items don't have it, but this set does. Could it be the bag it comes in???Did anyone find out the answer?
480724
Did anyone hear more from the manufacturer? Amazon incorrectly listed a Prop 65 warning for a crib that I purchased (after much research to confirm that Amazon was wrong). I wonder if this is an error too. I hope so! Thanks.
480725
No Idea!! But it's freaked me out. I ordered these (didn't see the CA Prop warning) and Luvable Friends Bibs. When I received my Order Summary I saw a note about how "one or more of my items was subject to the CA Prop 65 law". How crazy that BABY stuff would have this warning slapped to it. Maybe it's not that big of a deal seeing as CA is the only state with this "law", but I'm not taking any chances. Returning both items as soon as they arrive!
480726
That reply doesn't make sense at all! The warning has nothing to do with conforming to regulations -- it is about containing harmful chemicals....I'm guessing that rep has no clue what the prop 65 warning is.I submitted a question on their site too, so I will post again if I get a different response.Thanks for the reply!
480727
I contacted The First Years, and here is a portion of their response:"I can assure you that our Products have met and exceed all safety standards and regulations and this is an incorrect warning posted on Amazon. We have been in contact with them and will be removing the warning on this product from the website."Although the statement about "safety standards and regulations" is meaningless, they do directly say that Amazon is in error. Since Amazon has a history of this problem with some baby products, I'm pretty confident that The First Years is correct and telling the truth. I contacted The First Years, and here is a portion of their response:"I can assure you that our Products have met and exceed all safety standards and regulations and this is an incorrect warning posted on Amazon. We have been in contact with them and will be removing the warning on this product from the website."Although the statement about "safety standards and regulations" is meaningless, they do directly say that Amazon is in error. Since Amazon has a history of this problem with some baby products, I'm pretty confident that The First Years is... » Read More I contacted The First Years, and here is a portion of their response:"I can assure you that our Products have met and exceed all safety standards and regulations and this is an incorrect warning posted on Amazon. We have been in contact with them and will be removing the warning on this product from the website."Although the statement about "safety standards and regulations" is meaningless, they do directly say that Amazon is in error. Since Amazon has a history of this problem with some baby products, I'm pretty confident that The First Years is correct and telling the truth. « Show Less
480728
This is what a customer service rep emailed me: "Hi, The Take and Toss products are made of polypropylene, that warning is just stating that it conforms to those regulations so that it is able to be sold in the state of California." But I'm still kinda lost... am I just overly tired or does that reply not make any sense?
480729
I know, right! I don't think she has a clue! Well, I'm thinking that if it's safe to sell it in 49 other states, then it can't be all that bad. I have the merchandise right here and the tag reads that everything is BPA free and does not contain Polycarbonate or Epoxy. So.... I am still clueless about the Prop warning, but the actual product seems to be safe to use. Hope this helps! It will be interesting how they respond to you! Hopefully, it will be a different customer service rep!
1449073
There is no lead in this product. Any prop 65 warnings you see are because the state in which the product is made has laws concerning notices about lead. You might notice it on buildings in states like CA, as well. The product is lead-free. The state is over-zealous on labeling.
1139464
I don't know the answer regarding CA Prop 65 but I do know this is the worst protein powder I have ever used. I have tried to use it since it wasn't cheap but the chalky taste is just TERRIBLE.
299949
Because the state of CA requires them to put it there if it can be distributed into CA. May be lead or any number of other things that the product could have in it or may not have in it.... Read here: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html
1793526
I am not familiar with Proposition 65 - Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 in California. I would treat this as a warning -- move on with using the product (which I love) because it is obviously very minimal impact due to the size of the stools. Check the rules on the proposition and decide for yourself is you should return them. I do not recall such a sticker on mine when I received them but maybe it applies to the state they are being shipped to.
2280369
WOW...why single my comment out tonight? You did see there were others in this thread who had an issue with CA warnings? I raised three children in CA and all three survived without CA labels on every product that came into the house. I used logic and kept items like earbuds away from them when they were little. I knew CA before they got into their label happy phase. As to your attic and other comments, I will stick them where they belong with all the other labels that go in the trash.
38609
The packaging I received does have a Prop 65 warning saying it contains chemicals known to the state of CA to cause cancer and/or birth defects...I'm assuming that includes lead.
1810739
I've heard nothing of the sort. That doesn't mean anything, though, since California has too many stringent rules and I can't keep up with all of them. I've use this product for several years without issue, but that's just me. I think it's worth trying, but you'll have to use your best judgment. What is the chemical that you're concerned about?
2049987
Doesn't everything? Can't imagine why...maybe pregnant women shouldn't eat it?? I'm looking at the package right now and there's no mention of CA Prop 65. The only warnings are, "may scratch some surfaces", "not for aquarium use", and interestingly enough, "due to the nature of this item, some rusting may occur" - hmmm.
769040
It's mostly because the State of CA has gone WAY overboard. See http://www.nutribiotic.com/ca_notice.html for the reason it is labled. This product is as safe to eat as a raw apple.
7889
Hi, The state of California enacted Proposition 65 which entitles their residents to be notified when ingestible products contain any ingredients described in the Prop 65 list of compounds that may cause cancer or birth defects. The products that you encounter everyday may have a Prop 65 warning that you were unaware of such as tap water, eye glasses, kitchen applicances etc. Macrolife has listed this on the label that may contain naturally occurring metals. This is due to the naturally occurring state that the products are grown in the ground. We believe in wild harvesting most of our ingredients to preserve their integrity. Prop 65 warning does not necessarily mean a product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements. Hope it helps. Thank you.
1285757
I agree with you.I recently bought a keurig b31 mini and there is no posting on prop 65 on the box. The warning is posted in the manual which can be read after purchase. So now I have the hassel of trying to get a refund. Thw explanation you get from customer service is that the lead does not come in contact with the water. Which sounds like its okay but why do they not state this in the manual too.
928832
Prop 65 -is not a standard, Unlike FDA and does not set a limit or standard no matter how small- It is A WARNING for people that some metal exists in the product.
1696488
Some states require Prop 65 warnings on basically everything. I'm assuming this company is based in CA, since that's where these warnings are most prevalent. You might notice it on buildings, too. This isn't condemnation of the product - it's a fact of life in CA.
28484
You may wish to do further research by going to their website:www.yerbaprima.com You may also direct questions of this nature to their email: yerba@yerbaprima.comThis is all the info I have at this time. Since I live on the East Coast, I am not aware of the Cali Prop 65 that you mention.
928834
All the information I've been able to find on Proposition 65 is pretty vague. It it supposed to warn consumers of "chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm" As far as I can tell, there is no thought given to the amount of these chemicals - some of which you can't escape in the manufacturing process. More info can be found here: http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/p65faq.html Although the most helpful line from the faq seems to be: "To request more information regarding the chemical exposures that are the basis of the warning, contact the manufacturer of the product." If I had to guess what chemical warranted the proposition 65 warning, I would guess cadmium.
1471433
Just checked with the company....the product hasn't had the Prop 65 warning on it for over a year. The warning was due to one of the chemicals in the fire retardant that they were required to add, but since that requirement was lifted, they no longer use the fire retardant and therefore have removed the Prop 65 warning.