Proposition 65 Warning
Proposition 65 is a California law that requires businesses to provide warnings to consumers when they may be exposed to chemicals identified by the State of California as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) established a website to provide the public with information about chemicals, products, and places commonly associated with Proposition 65 warnings. These warnings help California consumers make informed decisions about potential chemical exposures.
The Beef Jerky Store provides the following warning for applicable products sold on our website:
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
What Is Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
These chemicals may be found in products that consumers purchase, in homes or workplaces, or in substances released into the environment. By requiring businesses to provide this information, Proposition 65 helps Californians make informed decisions about potential chemical exposures.
Proposition 65 also prohibits California businesses from knowingly discharging significant amounts of listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.
The law requires California to maintain and regularly update a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This list has grown to include approximately 900 chemicals since its initial publication in 1987.
Proposition 65 became law in November 1986, when California voters approved it by a 63% to 37% margin. Its official name is the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
Where Can I Get More Information About Proposition 65?
For additional information, please visit the official California Proposition 65 website:
If you have specific questions regarding the administration or implementation of Proposition 65, you may contact the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA):
Email: P65.Questions@oehha.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 445-6900
Why Does The Beef Jerky Store Have a Proposition 65 Warning?
At The Beef Jerky Store, we are committed to providing our customers with product information and complying with applicable consumer protection laws.
We display Proposition 65 warnings on our website to comply with California's notification requirements when selling applicable products to California consumers.
These warnings are intended to inform customers about potential exposure to certain chemicals. The presence of a Proposition 65 warning does not necessarily mean that a product violates safety standards or regulations.
Coffee, Roasted Nuts, Baked Goods, and Snack Foods
The following warning may apply to certain products:
WARNING: Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, including acrylamide, are present in coffee and some roasted nuts, baked goods, and snack foods such as chips.
Acrylamide is not added to these products but forms naturally during certain high-temperature cooking processes, including roasting, baking, and frying.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not advised consumers to stop eating foods that are fried, roasted, or baked.
For more information regarding the FDA's views, please visit www.fda.gov.
Fresh Fruits, Nuts, Grains, and Vegetables
The following warning may apply to certain products:
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
The Beef Jerky Store
We appreciate your business and remain committed to providing our customers with quality products and helpful product information.
For additional information about California Proposition 65 warnings, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.