60 Day Notice 2024-02225

AG Number: 
2024-02225
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
05/31/2024
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Alleged Violators: 
Central Boeki U.S.A., LTD
Umamicart, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead and lead compounds
Source: 
Dried Sardines
Comments: 
The settlement also pertains to notices: 2024-02875.

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2024-02225
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
02/12/2025
Case Name: 
N/A
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
N/A
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Defendant: 
Central Boeki U.S.A., LTD
Injunctive Relief: 
3.1 Central Boeki agrees, promises, and represents that after the Effective Date Central Boeki shall either not sell in California, offer for sale in California, or ship for sale in California any Covered Products unless the level of the Lead does not exceed 34 parts per billion (“ppb”), or provide a Proposition 65 compliant warning for such products sold in California if they exceed this level as set forth in the following paragraphs. 3.2 For any Covered Products that exceed the level of the Listed Chemical set forth above that are manufactured or imported for distribution and/or sale into California after the Effective Date, Central Boeki must provide a Proposition 65 compliant warning for the Covered Products as set forth in Proposition 65 and its implementing regulations in Title 27 California Code of Regulations, Article 6, §§ 25600 et seq. and/or as set forth below. The warning shall be consistent with Title 27 California Code of Regulations, §§ 25607.1 and 25607.2 and other applicable requirements in Title 27 California Code of Regulations, Article 6, §§ 25600 et seq., as they may be amended from time to time. The warning shall be provided for cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Any warning provided pursuant to this section shall be affixed to the packaging of, or directly on, the Covered Products, and be prominently placed with such conspicuousness as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices as to render it reasonably likely to be read and understood by an ordinary individual under customary conditions before purchase or use. The warning must be set off from other surrounding information and enclosed in a box. Where the packaging of the Covered Product includes “consumer information” as defined by California Code of Regulations title 27 §25600.1(c) in a language other than English, the warning must also be provided in that language in addition to English. Should Central Boeki sell or distribute any Covered Products through the internet, the warning will be posted in the manner provided for with respect to internet sales, as provided for in 27 CCR sections 25601 and 25602, as they may be subsequently amended, for sales to consumers in California. Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties agree that the following warning language shall constitute compliance with Proposition 65 with respect to the alleged Listed Chemicals in the Covered Products manufactured and placed into the steam of commerce by Central Boeki after the Effective Date: [California Prop. 65] WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food. Language in brackets is optional.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 15,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 45,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 60,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Yeroushalmi Law Firm
Email Address:
admin@Yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 Wilshire Blvd 240w
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(310) 623-1926
Comments: 
Settlement also pertains to AG2024-02875.


* A non-contingent civil penalty is the civil penalty that must be paid pursuant to the settlement, regardless of future events or actions of the defendant. If a settlement includes a contingent penalty, the plaintiff should report the additional penalty amount when it becomes due.