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Are Foods Alive products with a Prop 65 warning safe?

Short answer. Yes. It is important to understand that a Prop 65 warning simply informs a customer that any amount of lead or cadmium might be present in a product.

Why is lead found in foods?

Widespread in nature and in soil, lead is found in low levels. Because these minerals, including cadmium and lead, are present naturally in the soil, they are absorbed by plants through their roots along with other nutrients. As a result, there may be unavoidable trace amounts occurring in virtually all foods, including fish, meats, grains, fruits and vegetables.

How does the Prop 65 lead level of 0.5 micrograms compare to levels of lead in food?

Prop 65 requires the warning for products sold in California that contain of 0.5 micrograms (mcg) of lead per maximum daily usage. The amount of lead in foods ranges from undetectable to over 0.5 mcg lead per serving. Some examples of foods with over 0.5 mcg lead per serving are shown here.

How is Proposition 65 enforced?

Prop 65 is enforced through lawsuits brought by a state attorney general, district or city attorneys, or private plaintiffs. A plaintiff does not need to show that anyone has been hurt in order to bring a lawsuit. Proposition 65 has a “citizen-suit” provision meant to pay for itself and not require funding from the legislature.