Prop 65 notice 2021-00055: Bio World Merchandising, Inc.
Precila Balabbo filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on January 14, 2021. It names Bio World Merchandising, Inc. and Hot Topic, Inc. and alleges exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) from Pin Collector fanny pack.
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
- 2021-00055
- Date filed
- Noticing party
- Plaintiff attorney
- Evan J. Smith
- Alleged violators
- Chemicals
- Source or product
- Pin Collector fanny pack
- Official notice
- Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
- Official record
- Attorney General record for 2021-00055
- Last checked
- November 11, 2026
What happened after this notice
Outcomes for this notice have not been checked yet. A settlement is not an admission and not a finding that anyone broke the law.
Other notices naming Bio World Merchandising, Inc.
- Bio World Merchandising, Inc. and 1 more: Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) in Shakers With PVC ComponentsNotice 2026-01477, filed 2026-04-02 by Dennis Johnson
- Bio World Merchandising, Inc. and 1 more: Lead in Ceramic Mugs with Exterior DesignsNotice 2025-01060, filed 2025-04-04 by Dennis Johnson
- Bio World Merchandising, Inc.: Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in Squishmallows Clayton the Cow LanyardNotice 2025-00056, filed 2025-01-06 by Consumer Protection Group, LLC
- Bio World Merchandising, Inc. and 1 more: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in Fuzzy Socks Set – Reusable CaseNotice 2025-00035, filed 2025-01-06 by Consumer Protection Group, LLC
- Bio World Merchandising, Inc.: Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) in Salt and Pepper Shakers With PVC ComponentsNotice 2024-04285, filed 2024-10-10 by Dennis Johnson
Recent notices filed by Precila Balabbo
- A L Diamond Home Products, LLC and 4 more: Lead in Floral Enamel Pot, UPC# 840428421991Notice 2026-05188, filed 2026-11-05 by Precila Balabbo
- New View Gifts & Accessories, Ltd. and 3 more: Lead in Ceramic Taco Holder, UPC# 606683584921Notice 2026-05177, filed 2026-11-03 by Precila Balabbo
- World Market, LLC and 3 more: Lead in Artisan Handcrafted Singing Tabletop, #2608 3360Notice 2026-05034, filed 2026-10-22 by Precila Balabbo
- Dare Foods Limited and 2 more: Lead in Breton Veggie Crisps Zesty Ranch, UPC# 0 55653 65935 8Notice 2026-05019, filed 2026-10-22 by Precila Balabbo
- Joyride 365, LLC and 2 more: Chromium (hexavalent compounds) in Think Royln Handbag, UPC# 810189790612Notice 2026-04996, filed 2026-10-20 by Precila Balabbo