California’s Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings about exposure to certain chemicals that may cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. These chemicals can be found naturally in the environment, the soil, and in agricultural products grown around the world.

At Whole Spice, we source high-quality herbs, spices, and blends from many regions. Some spices may contain trace amounts of naturally occurring heavy metals, such as:

• Lead
  
• Cadmium
  
• Arsenic
  
• Other soil-based mineral contaminants
  

These elements are commonly found in agricultural soils worldwide. Because spices are natural plant products grown in soil, trace levels can be present even when grown organically or following good agricultural practices.

California sets extremely strict “safe harbor” limits for certain chemicals. Even very small, naturally occurring amounts of minerals in spice plants may exceed California’s reporting thresholds.

This does not mean our spices are unsafe to consume.

It simply means California requires a warning when certain naturally occurring elements may be present, even in trace amounts.

For more information about Prop 65, visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food

We work closely with trusted suppliers, farms, and processors locally and around the world. Our practices include:

• Supplier verification and documentation
  
• Regular review of California Prop 65 updates
  

Whole Spice prioritizes quality, safety, and transparency. Our goal is to provide clear information so customers can make informed decisions.

You may see a Prop 65 warning on:

• On Product pages
• On Product labels

If you have questions about a specific product, batch, or ingredient, please contact us: support@wholespice.com