60 Day Notice 2024-04521

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AG Number: 
2024-04521
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2024-04521.pdf
Date Filed: 
10/25/2024
Noticing Party: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Scout Canning
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Scout Rainbow Trout with dill

60-Day Notice Document

Supplemental Complaint
AG Number:
2024-04521
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2024-04521C0953.pdf
Date Filed:
06/08/2026
Case Name: 
Bell v. Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-25-629197
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Violation of Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5
Relief Sought: 
Civil penalties and injunctive relief
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9465 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Comments: 
This First Amended Complaint applies to AG # 2024-04521 and 2025-03603
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2024-04521
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2024-04521C0095.pdf
Date Filed:
09/16/2025
Case Name: 
Bell v. Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-25-629197
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Violation of Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590