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Equal Exchange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar
Case Name (Date)
Rodriguez et al. v. Equal Exchange, Inc.
23-cv-55, S.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Product/Service
Equal Exchange Organic 80% Cacao Panama Extra Dark Chocolate Bar
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain toxic heavy metals (lead and cadmium)
Status
Pending
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