Ducktrap Smoked Salmon Class Action Settlement

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$1.3M Ducktrap Smoked Salmon Mislabeling Class Action Settlement

A $1.3 million settlement resolved claims that Ducktrap River of Maine smoked salmon was falsely marketed as "all natural," "sustainably sourced" and "from Maine"; buyers could claim up to $25 with no proof. Payments have been sent.

Ducktrap smoked salmon mislabeling class action settlement

What's This Settlement About?

Consumers who purchased Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon products, including those marketed under the Ducktrap River of Maine, Kendall Brook, Spruce Point, Marine Harvest, and Nova Lox brand names (the “Ducktrap Products”) between March 1, 2017 and May 13, 2021 may be eligible for up to $25 cash payment without proof of purchase as part of a $1.3 Million Class Action Settlement.

Status Claims Closed Payments have been sent
Claim Deadline Passed
Estimated Payout Up to $25 $2.50 per package · $1.3M fund
Proof Required No Up to a 10-package limit without proof

How Do I Qualify?

If your claim is timely and valid and the Court approves the settlement, this nation wide settlement may reimburse you for part of your past purchases of smoked salmon associated with the above brands.

The class action alleged that Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon product with packaging that included the phrases “sustainably sourced,” “all natural,” and/or “from Maine” misled customers by inaccurately marking the Ducktrap salmon products as being all natural, sustainably sourced, and from Maine. The class action alleges that the products were actually not from Maine, not sourced in an environmentally sustainable way, and were treated with artificial chemicals.

How Do I File a Claim?

Each Class Member may submit a claim, either electronically or by mail here for each of the Products purchased or used during the Class Period. Consumers are promised to receive a cash payment equivalent to up to two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for every package of the Ducktrap Product purchased in the United States per household between 2017 and 2021. For customers who have proof of payment, the 10 package limit does not apply.

Proof of purchase can take the form of a timestamped or dated receipt, credit card or bank statement, or other document that shows the Class Members' actual purchase of one or more of the Ducktrap salmon products within the Class Period (between 2017 and 2021)


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