Whole Foods Hot Cocoa Class Action Settlement
Whole Foods Hot Cocoa Class Action Settlement
A settlement has been reached with Whole Foods Market regarding the packaging of its "365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix." The lawsuit alleged that the product cannisters contained excessive empty space. If you purchased this product in California between November 3, 2017, and March 13, 2025, you may be eligible for a cash payment.
Overview
A settlement has been reached with Whole Foods Market in a lawsuit concerning the packaging of its "365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix" and "365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix." The lawsuit alleged the 12 oz cannisters contained non-functional empty space (also known as "slack-fill"), which misled consumers about the amount of product they were purchasing. Whole Foods Market denies all allegations and any wrongdoing. The settlement applies to products purchased in California between November 3, 2017, and March 13, 2025.
Eligibility
You are a Settlement Class Member if you purchased one or more 12 oz cannisters of "365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix" or "365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix" from a Whole Foods Market store in California, or purchased it online while in California, between November 3, 2017, and March 13, 2025.
Purchased "365 Organic Hot Cocoa Mix" in 12 oz Cannister Size
Purchased in California
Between Nov. 3, 2017 - Mar. 13, 2025
Excluded from the settlement are Whole Foods Market, its affiliates, employees, and officers; the judges and mediator involved in the case; and any person who validly requests to be excluded from the settlement.
File Your Claim in the Whole Foods Hot Cocoa Settlement
Whole Foods Market has agreed to a settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging its "365 Organic Hot Cocoa" product was sold in oversized packaging containing non-functional empty space. Whole Foods denies all allegations of wrongdoing.
Eligible customers who purchased the product in California can receive a cash payment. You must submit a claim form by October 14, 2025, to receive a payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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