Prop 65

Any product may contain one of the following:

California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose
consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels. We care about our customers’ safety and hope that the
information below helps with your buying decisions.

We are providing the following warning for products linked to this page:

WARNING: Paint, plastic and metal may contain lead and/or other chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm unless otherwise specified by manufacturer.

Tools

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:

  • lead from lead-based paints,
  • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
  • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Lead Crystal Glasses

Lead levels in the crystal glasses sold in our Kitchen & Housewares Store comply with FDA standards. California
requires the following separate notice:

WARNING: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products will expose you to
lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. This warning does
not apply to Baccarat decanters, flacons, stoppered pitchers, and mustard and jam pots.

Ceramic Tableware

Lead levels in the ceramic tableware sold in our Kitchen & Housewares Store comply with FDA standards. California
requires the following separate notice for ceramic tableware on the packaging:

WARNING: Use of this tableware will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Jewelry and Tiffany Style Lamps

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Electrical Cords

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: The wires of this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Beauty Products

California requires the following notice on beauty and skin care products that contain progesterone:

WARNING: This product contains progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with
your physician before using this product.

Fresh Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

Alcoholic Beverages, Including, Without Limitation, Beer, Malt, Beverages, Wine, and Distilled Spirits

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: Drinking Distilled Spirits, Beer, Coolers, Wine and Other Alcoholic Beverages May Increase Cancer Risk, and,
During Pregnancy, Can Cause Birth Defects.

Canned and Bottled Foods and Beverages

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: Many food and beverage cans have linings containing bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known to the State of
California to cause harm to the female reproductive system. Jar lids and bottle caps may also contain BPA. You can be
exposed to BPA when you consume foods or beverages packaged in these containers. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/BPA.

Coffee and Some Roasted Nuts, Baked Goods and Snack Foods

California requires the following notice:

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 results naturally from the roasting, baking or cooking process. The FDA
has not advised people to stop consuming foods that are fried, roasted, or baked. For more information regarding the
FDA’s views, visit www.fda.gov.