No Proof: $600K Whole Foods 365 Market Amazon Hot Cocoa Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: October 14, 2025

Payout: $2.90 Per Unit

Proof required: No

What's the Whole Foods Hot Cocoa Settlement?

If you purchased a 12 oz cannister of "365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix" or "365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix" in California any time between November 3, 2017, and March 13, 2025 you may be owed an estimated $2.90 for each qualifying unit purchased from a new Whole Foods open class action settlement.

This settlement resolves claims that Whole Foods mislabeled the quantity of organic hot cocoa in canisters marketed in California, misleading consumers. Whole Foods denies all allegations and liability. The class action lawsuit alleged that Amazon and Whole Foods misrepresented the amount of cocoa mix in the cannisters due to non-functional empty space (slack-fill).

How Do I Qualify for a Payout?

You may be eligible if you purchased the eligible hot cocoa product at Whole Foods Market in California or online while present in California between November 3, 2017 and March 13, 2025. If you are claiming that you purchased 2 items or fewer you may not be required to provide proof of purchase. If you purchased more than 2 items, you will need to provide proof of purchase, such as a receipt or other documentation showing the purchase.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Settlement class members share a $100,000 fund prorated by number of valid claims; estimated payout approximately $2.90 per qualifying hot cocoa cannister purchased. The final payout amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted.

What is the Claim Form Deadline?

The deadline to submit a claim form is October 14, 2025.

What are the Important Dates?

• Claim Form Deadline: October 14, 2025
• Exclusion/Objection Deadline: October 14, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: December 3, 2025

When is the Class Action Settlement Payment Date?

Payments will be issued within 30 days of the settlement's Effective Date, which is anticipated to be around February 3, 2026, assuming no appeals delay the process.

How Do I File a Claim?

Submit claim form online or by mail by October 14, 2025. If you received notice, you may need to update info or select payment method if that information changed. Claim forms, payment select options, and details are at the official linked Whole Foods class action settlement website, linked below.

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

No proof of purchase is required for up to two claims per household. For three or more claims per household, proof of purchase may be required.

Claim Form Website: Settlement Site

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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