Why does La Sobremesa Foods include this warning?
La Sobremesa Foods follows all applicable laws, including Proposition 65. We provide this notice to ensure compliance and transparency for California customers. The presence of a Prop 65 warning is not, by itself, an indication that a product is unsafe or that it violates any safety standards—it is a “right-to-know” notice intended to inform consumers about potential exposures so they can make informed choices.
You can learn more about Proposition 65 at P65Warnings.ca.gov.
About Proposition 65
Proposition 65—formally the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986—requires businesses to warn Californians about significant exposures to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The State of California maintains and updates a list of these chemicals on an ongoing basis.
Retail signage and online warnings
In California, ABC-licensed retailers (including bars, restaurants, tasting rooms, venues, and hotels) must display Prop 65 alcohol warnings in locations where customers will see them prior to purchase or consumption. Online sellers must provide an equally clear and reasonable warning before a transaction is completed.
Why isn’t this warning printed on the drink label?
Alcoholic beverage labels are regulated at the federal level by the U.S. Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and must include the federal government warning, which is different from—and not a substitute for—the California Prop 65 warning language. Because of these federal labeling requirements, the Prop 65 alcohol warning is typically provided at point-of-sale (in-store or online) rather than on the container itself.
This page is provided for consumer information and compliance purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.