Noticing Party:
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Alleged Violators:
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Amazon.com Services LLC
Source:
365 __ Everyday __ Value __ Ginger __ 500 mg __ Dietary Supplement
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
Chemical Toxin Working Group vs. Whole Foods Market Cal.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Defendant:
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Amazon.com Services LLC
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Reformulation if no warning, and ongoing testing for compliance.
Address:
11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 1000
Settlement
Settlement Date:
12/04/2024
Case Name:
Chemical Toxin Working Group v Whole Foods Market California
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Defendant:
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Amazon.com Services LLC
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation required, or warnings required.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 20,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 111,250.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 131,750.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1200
City, State, Zip:
Encino, CA 91436
Phone Number:
(818) 650-6444
Settlement
Settlement Date:
10/07/2024
Case Name:
Chemical Toxin Working Group vs. Whole Foods Market Californ
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Defendant:
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Amazon.com Services LLC
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation required, or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 20,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 111,250.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 131,750.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1200
City, State, Zip:
Encino, CA 91436
Phone Number:
(818) 650-6444
Judgment
Judgment Date:
03/03/2025
Settlement reported to AG:
Case Name:
Chemical Toxin Working Group v. Whole Foods Market et al.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Defendant:
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Amazon.com Services LLC
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation required, or warnings for lead toxicity.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 20,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 111,250.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 131,750.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Address:
21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 1540
City, State, Zip:
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone Number:
(818) 650-6444
* 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.
