Prop 65 Notices

Prop 65 notice 2019-00890: The Hershey Company

Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on May 5, 2019. It names The Hershey Company and alleges exposure to Acrylamide from Hersheys Cocoa natural Unsweetened.

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
2019-00890
Date filed
Noticing party
Plaintiff attorney
Anthony G. Graham, Neal Roberts
Alleged violators
Chemicals
Source or product
Hersheys Cocoa natural Unsweetened
Official notice
Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
Official record
Attorney General record for 2019-00890
Last checked
November 11, 2026

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Other notices naming The Hershey Company

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  • The Hershey Company: Pulegone in Mint Candy
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    Notice 2022-03127, filed 2022-12-23 by MONARCH
  • The Hershey Company and 2 more: Lead and lead compounds in Lily's Extra Dark Chocolate 70%; UPC: 856481003197
    Notice 2022-03124, filed 2022-12-23 by MONARCH
  • The Hershey Company and 1 more: Lead and lead compounds in Hershey’s Special Dark XL 16 Pieces UPC: 034000174140
    Notice 2022-03123, filed 2022-12-23 by MONARCH

Recent notices filed by Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne

  • Sunsweet Growers Inc.: Acrylamide in Sunsweet Prune Juice
    Notice 2019-00897, filed 2019-05-05 by Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne
  • Stater Bros. Markets Inc. (a sub of Stater Bros Holdings Inc.): Acrylamide in Stater Bros Prune Juice
    Notice 2019-00896, filed 2019-05-05 by Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne
  • Snyderrs Lance/Campbell Soup: Acrylamide in Snyders Old Tyme Salted Pretzels, Snyders of Hanover Veggie Chips
    Notice 2019-00895, filed 2019-05-05 by Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne
  • Route 11 Potato Chips: Acrylamide in Route 11 Sweet Potato Chips
    Notice 2019-00894, filed 2019-05-05 by Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne
  • Newman's Own, Inc.: Acrylamide in Newman's Own Salted Pretzel Sticks
    Notice 2019-00893, filed 2019-05-05 by Dr. Richard Sowinski and Dianna Personne