THOUSANDS of Walmart shoppers are being urged to check if they’re eligible to claim payments from a $6.75million settlement.
It is now the final chance for those affected by the class action lawsuit to apply for the cash – and no proof is needed.
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Food company Quaker Oats, which sells oatmeal, granola bars, rice cakes and other products at leading stores like Walmart, has been involved in a class action lawsuit.
Plaintiffs allege deceptive marketing and labelling practices in connection with Quaker’s voluntary recall of certain food products that had the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
Consumers who took legal action argued that the company should have known its products were at risk of being contaminated with salmonella.
They allege the food giant violated consumer protection laws by marketing its products as safe for consumption.
A total of 64 products were named in the recall, from Quaker Chewy Bars and Cap’n Crunch Treats to Gatorade Protein Bars.
In addition, snack variety packs from Frito-Lay that included Quaker bars were part of the recall.
“Plaintiff and those similarly situated …certainly expect that the food products they purchase will not contain, or risk containing, any knowingly harmful substances that cause disease,” the class action lawsuit stated.
Lawyers claimed Quaker misled the public by promoting the items as safe despite the risk of salmonella contamination.
Quaker stands behind the safety of its products and the accuracy of its marketing and product labelling, according to the settlement website.
The class action was led by New York resident Raymond Kessler, who said he trusted the brand to sell safe food.
Quaker denies these claims and has not admitted any liability but has now agreed to pay a whopping $6.75 million to settle the class action lawsuit.
Shoppers are included in the settlement class if they purchased any of the Quaker Covered Products subject to the recall in the US between the earliest date of distribution and March 13, 2025.
Anyone who bought items for resale isn’t eligible to file a claim.
Proof of purchase isn’t required, but those who do have receipts may receive a full refund, according to the settlement website.
Without proof, shoppers may still receive the average retail price of two products plus a 10% sales tax allowance.
If you think you are eligible for a payment, you must fill out a valid claim form by June 27, 2025.
A complete list of covered products is available on the official Settlement Website.
What’s a class-action settlement?
CLASS action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
To make a claim, no proof of purchase is required unless you would like to claim more than two products.
Acceptable proof includes a receipt that shows the time and quantity of the purchase.
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