Prop 65 Risk Matrix

California Proposition 65 Heavy Metal & Chemical Risk Assessment — All Bernard Foods Products

Bernard Food Industries, Inc. • Confidential • Rev. February 2026
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HIGH Risk — Warning Required
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MEDIUM Risk — Periodic Testing
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LOW Risk — Standard Docs
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UNKNOWN — Manual Review
Internal Target: Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm in finished dry mix (or ≤ 0.5 μg/day exposure based on serving size). Lab-Confirmed: SKU 108025 = Pb 0.21 ppm • SKU 108085 = Pb 0.16 ppm, 0.70 μg/serving (Prop 65 label applied to pouch).
Risk Legend: HIGH MEDIUM LOW UNKNOWN
SKU Product Name Confidence Risk Drivers Most Likely Concerns Rating Recommended Controls
108025 Low Sodium Beef Soup Base 25oz HIGH onion powder, caramel color, caramel, natural flavor Pb 0.21 ppm; Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders); 4-MEI (Carcinogen); Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
109043 HiPro Chicken Broth 16oz HIGH onion powder Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
208023 Beef Puree 15oz LOW — Ingredients not extracted UNKNOWN Manual review required.
208043 Chicken Puree 15oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
210235 HiPro Potatoes HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
219005 HiPro Oatmeal Mix 27.5oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
219205 HiPro Farina Mix 27.5oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
300923 HiPro Beef Gravy Mix HIGH onion powder, garlic powder, caramel color, caramel, natural flavor, yeast extract Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders); 4-MEI (Carcinogen); Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
303021 Low Sodium Brown Gravy HIGH onion powder, garlic powder, caramel color, caramel, natural flavor, yeast extract Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders); 4-MEI (Carcinogen); Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
303041 Low Sodium Chicken Gravy 9.5oz HIGH turmeric, spice, onion powder, garlic powder, natural flavor, tricalcium phosphate Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Spices); Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders); Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
308023 Low Sodium BBQ Mix 19oz HIGH spice, onion powder, caramel color, caramel, tricalcium phosphate Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Spices); Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders); 4-MEI (Carcinogen) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
308083 Dietetic Cheese Sauce Mix 16oz HIGH natural flavor Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
308123 Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce HIGH paprika, spice, spices Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Spices) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
311147 Oven Crispin 2lb 8oz HIGH spice, spices, onion powder, natural flavor, tricalcium phosphate Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Spices); Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Veg Powders); Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
450053 Cal Bev Lemon 8.5oz HIGH natural flavor Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
450063 Cal Bev Orange 8.5oz HIGH natural and artificial flavor Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
452023 Fruit Punch Calcium Vit Enriched Bev Mix Single 7 HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
452043 Lemon Calcium Vit Enriched Bev Mix Single 7 HIGH natural flavor Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
452063 Orange Calcium Vit Enriched Bev Mix Single 7 HIGH natural and artificial flavor Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
508021 HiPro Cherry Gelatin Mix 10oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
508041 HiPro Orange Gelatin Mix 10oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
508081 HiPro Strawberry Gelatin Mix 10oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
528023 HiPro Butterscotch Pudding Mix 16oz HIGH caramel color, caramel 4-MEI (Carcinogen) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
528043 HiPro Choco Pudding Mix 16oz HIGH cocoa Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals - Cocoa) HIGH Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Add Prop 65 warning if needed.
528083 HiPro Vanilla Pudding Mix 16oz HIGH — None identified LOW Standard file documentation.
535123 HiPro Blueberry Muffin HIGH natural and artificial flavor Monitor (Pb/Cd - Flavors/Yeast) MED Set internal target Pb ≤ 0.10 ppm. Periodic testing recommended.
108085 Low Sodium Chicken Flavor Soup Base (Prop 65 Label Applied) HIGH spices, veg powders Pb 0.16 ppm; 0.70 μg/serving; Pb/Cd (Heavy Metals) HIGH Prop 65 warning label applied to pouch. Continue lot testing; maintain COA + legal file.
Key Risk Drivers: Spices (turmeric, paprika, cumin) → Pb/Cd • Vegetable Powders (onion, garlic, celery) → Pb/Cd • Cocoa → Pb/Cd • Caramel Color → 4-MEI • Natural Flavors / Yeast Extract → Monitor Pb/Cd

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Last updated: February 2026