Alleged Violators:
AshaPops LLC
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Source:
AshaPops Popped Water Lily Seeds Turmeric Garlic
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
Bell v. Whole Foods Market, Inc., et al.
Court Name:
San Francisco Superior Court
Defendant:
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Mrs. Gooch’s Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Type of Claim:
Violation of Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.
Relief Sought:
Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Address:
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
Settlement
Settlement Date:
10/27/2026
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 23,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
9465 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
* 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.
