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Endangered Species Bold + Silky Dark Chocolate Bar
Case Name (Date)
Rodriguez et al. v. Endangered Species Chocolate, LLC
23-cv-54, S.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Product/Service
Endangered Species Bold + Silky Dark Chocolate 72% Cocoa bar
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain unsafe levels of lead
Status
Pending
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