What is the Sprouts compostable PFAS lawsuit about?

A class action lawsuit alleges that Sprouts Farmers Market and EcoSoul Home sold disposable plates, bowls, cups, straws, and cutlery labeled as 'compostable' and 'PFAS Free' that actually contain significant levels of PFAS forever chemicals. PFAS do not break down in compost, making the products not truly compostable under California law and FTC guidelines.

What products are affected by the Sprouts PFAS lawsuit?

The lawsuit covers Sprouts-branded disposable tableware manufactured by EcoSoul Home, including 6-inch round plates, 9-inch round plates, 12-ounce bowls, 16-ounce cold beverage cups, 16-ounce hot beverage cups with lids, beverage straws, and cutlery sets. All were marketed as compostable on their packaging.

Are Sprouts compostable plates really PFAS free?

According to the lawsuit, no. Despite packaging that states the products are 'PFAS Free,' independent laboratory testing commissioned by the plaintiff found significant amounts of PFAS chemicals in the bowls, plates, straws, and cutlery. California law prohibits labeling products as compostable if they have a total organic fluorine concentration greater than 100 parts per million.

What are PFAS forever chemicals?

PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they do not break down in the environment. They are used for grease and water resistance in food packaging. PFAS have been linked to cancer, developmental toxicity, immunotoxicity, and thyroid hormone disruption. When PFAS-containing products are composted, the chemicals contaminate the compost, the soil, and the food grown in that soil.

Who can join the Sprouts compostable products class action?

The proposed class includes all persons who purchased Sprouts-branded compostable disposable tableware (plates, bowls, cups, straws, or cutlery manufactured by EcoSoul Home) for personal, family, or household purposes in California during the applicable statute of limitations period.

What should I do if I bought Sprouts compostable products?

Save any receipts from Sprouts showing purchases of their compostable tableware products. If you still have any packaging, take photos showing the 'compostable' and 'PFAS Free' claims. Bookmark this page for updates. Do not throw these products in your compost bin — the lawsuit alleges the PFAS will contaminate your compost.

Why are PFAS in compostable products a problem?

When PFAS-containing products are composted, the forever chemicals do not break down. Instead, they contaminate the compost, which is then used as fertilizer. The PFAS seep into soil, contaminate crops grown in that soil, and leach into groundwater. This means consumers trying to do the right thing for the environment are actually spreading toxic chemicals.

What laws did Sprouts allegedly violate?

The lawsuit alleges violations of California Business and Professions Code Section 17200 (unfair competition), California Business and Professions Code Section 17580.5 (deceptive environmental marketing), the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), California Public Resources Code Section 42357 (compostable labeling standards), the FTC Green Guides, and breach of express warranty under California Commercial Code Section 2313.

Who manufactures Sprouts compostable products?

The Sprouts-branded compostable tableware products are manufactured by EcoSoul Home Inc., a Delaware corporation based in Washington State. Both Sprouts Farmers Market and EcoSoul Home are named as defendants in the lawsuit.

How many Sprouts stores are in California?

According to Sprouts' most recent SEC filing cited in the complaint, Sprouts operates 139 stores in California. Given this footprint, the plaintiff estimates the class exceeds 100,000 consumers who purchased the affected products.

Are other compostable products also contaminated with PFAS?

Research published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters found that PFAS are commonly used in food packaging for their grease-resistant properties. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against companies selling compostable foodware containing PFAS. Scientists have concluded that PFAS should be considered incompatible with compostable food packaging.

What is the BPI certification on Sprouts products?

BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) is a private certification organization that certifies products as commercially compostable. The Sprouts products carry BPI certification on their packaging. However, the lawsuit alleges that despite this certification, independent lab testing confirmed PFAS levels exceeding California's legal limit of 100 parts per million total organic fluorine.

Can I still buy Sprouts compostable products?

As of now, the products may still be available at Sprouts stores. The lawsuit seeks an injunction requiring Sprouts to remove the products or stop marketing them as compostable until they actually meet compostability standards. No court order has been issued yet requiring removal.

Sprouts “Compostable” Plates, Bowls, and Cups Contain PFAS Forever Chemicals, Class Action Lawsuit Claims

Q: Is there a settlement in the Sprouts PFAS lawsuit?

No. As of February 2026, this is an active lawsuit with no settlement. The case was filed on January 10, 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. If a settlement is reached, this page will be updated with details on how to file a claim.

By Steve Levine

Sprouts Farmers Market Compostable PFAS Lawsuit

Published: February 10, 2026

Settlement Status:

Active Lawsuit — No Settlement Yet

Claim Deadline:

N/A — No claims available yet

Proof required:

Save your Sprouts receipts and product packaging

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Sprouts Farmers Market and its manufacturer EcoSoul Home Inc. alleging that Sprouts-branded disposable tableware — including plates, bowls, cups, straws, and cutlery — marketed as “compostable” and “PFAS Free” actually contains significant levels of PFAS forever chemicals that do not break down in compost.

Independent lab testing commissioned by the plaintiff confirmed that multiple Sprouts products contain PFAS at levels exceeding California's legal limit for products labeled as compostable. The lawsuit alleges that consumers who paid premium prices for these “eco-friendly” products were deceived — and that people who composted these products were unknowingly contaminating their soil with toxic chemicals.

What Products Are Affected?

The lawsuit covers the following Sprouts-branded disposable tableware products, all manufactured by EcoSoul Home and sold at Sprouts Farmers Market stores:

• 6-inch round plates (20-count package)
• 9-inch round plates (20-count package)
• 12-ounce bowls (20-count package)
• 16-ounce cold beverage cups (20-count package)
• 16-ounce hot beverage cups with lids (20-count package)
• Beverage straws (100-count package)
• Cutlery sets (36-count package)

All of these products feature packaging that claims they are “compostable,” with the bowls and plates specifically labeled as “PFAS Free.” They also carry certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), a private organization that certifies products as commercially compostable.

Despite these claims, the lawsuit states that lab testing revealed significant amounts of PFAS in the bowls, plates, straws, and cutlery.

What Are PFAS and Why Do They Matter?

PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals known as “forever chemicals” because they essentially never break down in the environment. They are used in food packaging and tableware for their grease-resistant and water-resistant properties.

Here's why PFAS in “compostable” products is especially problematic:

• They don't compost. PFAS resist degradation even at high temperatures. When products containing PFAS are placed in compost bins, the PFAS remain intact while everything else breaks down.
• They contaminate soil. Compost made from PFAS-containing products spreads forever chemicals into garden soil and farmland.
• They enter the food chain. Crops grown in contaminated soil absorb PFAS. Farm animals grazing on contaminated land accumulate PFAS in their meat and milk.
• They're linked to serious health problems. Research has associated PFAS exposure with cancer, developmental toxicity, immunotoxicity, and thyroid hormone disruption.
• They accumulate in the human body. Because PFAS don't break down, they build up in your blood and organs over time with continued exposure.

Scientists have concluded that “PFAS should be considered incompatible with compostable food packaging” according to research published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters.

What Does California Law Say?

California has some of the strictest rules in the country about labeling products as “compostable.” Under California Public Resources Code § 42357, a consumer product cannot be labeled as compostable if it has a total organic fluorine concentration greater than 100 parts per million.

Additionally, California Business & Professions Code § 17580.5 makes it unlawful to make any “untruthful, deceptive, or misleading environmental marketing claim.” This includes claims covered by the FTC's Green Guides, which state that “it is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product or package is compostable” and that a product releasing toxins into compost makes any compostable claim deceptive.

California also requires that individual foodware items — not just the packaging they come in — be labeled as compostable. The lawsuit alleges that none of the Sprouts-branded straws, cutlery, cold cups, hot cups, or lids have any labeling on the actual items themselves, only on the outer packaging.

What Are the Legal Claims?

The complaint raises six causes of action:

• Unlawful business practices under California Business & Professions Code § 17200 — for violating California's environmental marketing laws, the FTC Green Guides, and the California Public Resources Code
• Fraudulent business practices under § 17200 — for conduct likely to deceive consumers into believing the products are compostable
• Unfair business practices under § 17200 — for taking advantage of environmentally-conscious consumers with false eco-friendly claims
• California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) violations — for representing that products have characteristics and qualities they do not have
• Breach of express warranty under California Commercial Code § 2313 — for promising compostability and PFAS-free status on packaging when the products don't deliver
• Unjust enrichment — for profiting from the premium prices consumers paid for products they believed were compostable

The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief (forcing Sprouts to stop selling or mislabeling the products), restitution, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees.

Is There a Settlement?

No. As of February 2026, this case is in active litigation with no settlement. The lawsuit was filed on January 10, 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (Fresno Division).

If a settlement is reached in the future, we will update this page with full details on how to file a claim, what you could receive, and all relevant deadlines.

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Who Can Join the Class Action?

The proposed class includes:

All persons who purchased the Sprouts-branded compostable tableware products (manufactured by EcoSoul Home) for personal, family, or household purposes in California during the applicable statute of limitations period.

With Sprouts operating 139 stores in California, the plaintiff estimates the class exceeds 100,000 consumers.

What Should You Do Right Now?

If you purchased Sprouts-branded compostable plates, bowls, cups, straws, or cutlery, here's what you can do now:

• Save your receipts. Any Sprouts receipts showing purchases of these products could be valuable evidence if a settlement is reached.
• Photograph the packaging. If you still have any of the product packaging, take clear photos showing the “compostable,” “PFAS Free,” and BPI certification claims.
• Stop composting these products. If you've been putting them in your compost bin, stop. The lawsuit alleges the PFAS will contaminate your compost and soil.
• Check your Sprouts purchase history. If you use a Sprouts loyalty account, your purchases may be tracked in their system.
• Bookmark this page. We will update this page as the case progresses and if a settlement is reached.

The Bigger Picture: PFAS in “Eco-Friendly” Products

This lawsuit is part of a growing wave of legal actions against companies selling food packaging and tableware marketed as compostable or eco-friendly that actually contains PFAS chemicals. The core issue: consumers who are willing to pay more for environmentally responsible products are being sold items that are worse for the environment than conventional alternatives, because the PFAS contaminate compost streams and soil rather than breaking down safely.

States including California, Washington, and Colorado have passed laws limiting PFAS in food packaging, and the FTC's Green Guides specifically prohibit misleading compostability claims. As testing becomes more widespread and regulations tighten, expect more lawsuits targeting products that carry “compostable” labels but contain forever chemicals.

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The case is Randy Tyndall v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and EcoSoul Home Inc., Case No. 1:25-cv-00048-KES-HBK, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (Fresno Division).

Class Action Complaint

Sources

• Randy Tyndall v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and EcoSoul Home Inc., Case No. 1:25-cv-00048-KES-HBK (E.D. Cal., filed January 10, 2025)
• California Public Resources Code § 42357 — Compostable labeling standards
• FTC Green Guides — 16 C.F.R. § 260.7 (compostable claims)
• California Business & Professions Code § 17580.5 — Environmental marketing claims
• Schaider, L., et al., “Fluorinated Compounds in U.S. Fast Food Packaging,” Environmental Science & Technology Letters, 2017
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences — PFAS Health Information

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Class Action Summary
Status	Active Lawsuit — No Settlement Yet
Claim Form Deadline	N/A — No claims available yet
Settlement Amount	N/A — No settlement yet
Category	False Advertising / Greenwashing / Consumer Protection / PFAS
Products Affected	Sprouts-branded compostable plates, bowls, cups, straws, cutlery (manufactured by EcoSoul Home)
Case Number	1:25-cv-00048-KES-HBK
Case Title	Randy Tyndall v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and EcoSoul Home Inc.
Court	U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (Fresno Division)
Date Filed	January 10, 2025
Defendants	Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (retailer) and EcoSoul Home Inc. (manufacturer)
Plaintiff's Counsel	Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP (Hanford, CA)
Key Allegation	Products labeled “compostable” and “PFAS Free” contain PFAS above California's 100 ppm legal limit
Estimated Class Size	100,000+ California consumers (139 Sprouts stores in CA)