$6M Zicam Cold Medicine False Advertising Class Action

Unsplash | Published: February 16, 2025

Claim Form Deadline: Passed

Payout: $2.50 to $30.00

Proof required: Yes

What's the Zicam Cold Medicine False Advertising Class Action?

Zicam has settled a $6,000,000 class action lawsuit over allegations that its advertising was misleading regarding the effectiveness of its products in shortening the duration and reducing the severity of common cold symptoms. Church & Dwight Company, the parent company of Zicam, denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a $6,000,000 settlement to resolve the claims. The claims deadline has been extended to February 27, 2025.

The Zicam class action lawsuit alleged that the advertising of certain Zicam products was misleading to consumers. The central allegations the class action lawsuit made was that Zicam said the products could shorten the duration of the common cold and reduce the severity of cold symptoms, but that these claims violated federal and state laws because they were not scientifically sound.

Church and Dwight, the company behind Zicam, denies these allegations and asserts that they have reliable scientific support for their advertising claims, including clinical proof that Zicam products are statistically significantly better than a placebo in achieving these effects.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total Zicam false advertising class action settlement amount is $6,000,000.00.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

You might qualify if you purchased one or more Zicam-branded products in the United States before October 17, 2024. The Settlement Class includes all Zicam-branded products purchased in the United States before October 17, 2024. This encompasses any and all Zicam-branded products in the mentioned time period purchased before October 17, 2024.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

• If you have proof of purchase, you can receive $5 per household for each Zicam product purchased, up to a maximum of $30 or six packages total.

• If you do not have proof of purchase, you can receive $2.50 per household for each Zicam product purchased, up to a maximum of $5 for two packages tops.

How Do I File a Claim?

Submit a valid and timely claim form by February 27, 2025. Forms can be submitted online on the official Zicam settlement website or mailed to the administrator.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

No proof of purchase or coupons are necessary to receive a payment from the Zicam class action, but the payout is higher with proof of purchase.

Claim Form Website: ColdVirusSettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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