Noticing Party:
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Alleged Violators:
Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Source:
365 Whole Foods Market Protein Bites - Coconut & Macadamia
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
EHA v. Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Defendant:
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Settlement
Settlement Date:
03/17/2026
Case Name:
EHA v. Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Defendant:
Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation of the Covered Products and Clear and Reasonable Warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 36,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 40,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
City, State, Zip:
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Phone Number:
(619) 629-0527
* 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.
