Closed · closed October 14, 2025

Whole Foods hot cocoa settlement, closed October 14, 2025, what happened

Last checked August 30, 2026

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Whole Foods Market California and Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets agreed to a $650,000 settlement over 12-ounce canisters of 365 Organic and 365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix. The claim deadline was October 14, 2025, and no payment date is listed as of August 30, 2026.

Questions about the Whole Foods Hot Cocoa case

How much did the Whole Foods hot cocoa settlement pay?

The consumer fund was $100,000 out of a $650,000 total, split equally among valid claims. The source page estimated roughly $2.90 per claim, depending on the claim count.

Who qualified for the Whole Foods hot cocoa claim?

Anyone who bought a 12-ounce canister of 365 Organic or 365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix at a California Whole Foods, or online while in California, between November 3, 2017 and March 13, 2025.

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