Prop 65 notice 2018-00645: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
Ema Bell filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on April 25, 2018. It names Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. and alleges exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) from Yarnology Needle Case, Fiddlestix Paperie Binder.
The violations below are alleged in a 60-day notice. They are not proven. A 60-day notice is not a lawsuit and not a finding of liability.
- AG number
- 2018-00645
- Date filed
- Noticing party
- Plaintiff attorney
- Evan J. Smith
- Alleged violators
- Chemicals
- Source or product
- Yarnology Needle Case, Fiddlestix Paperie Binder
- Official notice
- Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
- Official record
- Attorney General record for 2018-00645
- Last checked
- November 11, 2026
What happened after this notice
Reported to the Attorney General by the party that filed the notice, as of November 12, 2026. A settlement is not an admission and not a finding that anyone broke the law.
Civil Complaint,
- Defendant
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
- Case
- Ema Bell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
- Court
- Alameda County Superior Court, RG18916209
- Relief sought
- Warning, Civil Penalty
- Official document
- PDF at oag.ca.gov
Other notices naming Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and 1 more: Lead in Market Square Spoon RestNotice 2026-04068, filed 2026-08-19 by Precila Balabbo
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) in cases for pruner and shears (DEHP), halo mirrors (DEHP, card holders (DBP)Notice 2026-03409, filed 2026-07-17 by Green Initiative, LLC
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Lead in Hobby Lobby Ceramic SwanNotice 2026-03254, filed 2026-07-10 by Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
- Jay Franco & Sons, Inc. and 4 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Disney Stitch Pop-Up HamperNotice 2026-02969, filed 2026-06-18 by Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Lead in Hobby Lobby Bow & Floral White MugNotice 2026-02300, filed 2026-05-15 by Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Recent notices filed by Ema Bell
- Orly Shoe Corp. and 1 more: Lead in Lucky You Takeout Noodle Bowl Bundle, UPC# 197712735785Notice 2026-05187, filed 2026-11-05 by Ema Bell
- Ross Stores, Inc.: Lead in Pink Purse Tray, #400307696577Notice 2026-05130, filed 2026-10-30 by Ema Bell
- Ross Stores, Inc.: Lead in Popcorn Ceramic Tabletop, # 400303814913Notice 2026-05116, filed 2026-10-30 by Ema Bell
- The TJX Companies, Inc.: Lead in Light Up Ghost Tabletop, #096141Notice 2026-05110, filed 2026-10-30 by Ema Bell
- Haleon US Inc. and 5 more: Lead in Benefiber Prebiotics Fiber & Supergreens, UPC# 886790327158Notice 2026-05096, filed 2026-10-26 by Ema Bell