Prop 65 Notices

Prop 65 notice 2020-00907: Trader Joe's

Key Sciences filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on April 3, 2020. It names Trader Joe's and alleges exposure to Lead and lead compounds from Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (8.5 fl. Oz).

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
2020-00907
Date filed
Noticing party
Plaintiff attorney
Davitt, Lalley, Dey, & McHale
Alleged violators
Chemicals
Source or product
Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (8.5 fl. Oz)
Official notice
Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
Official record
Attorney General record for 2020-00907
Last checked
November 11, 2026

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