Date Initiated: 10/27/2016

Status: In progress

The class action lawsuit was filed Oct. 27, 2016.

  • Deadline to file a claim: TBD
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $3 million
  • Locations
    • United States

Status: In progress

The Class is made up of anyone who purchased certain McCormick products labeled as “natural” or “all natural” between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 23, 2021.

  • Deadline to file a claim: TBD
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $3 million
  • Locations
    • United States

Date Initiated: 09/23/2021

Status: In progress

The Court granted preliminary approval to this settlement Sept. 23, 2021.

  • Deadline to file a claim: TBD
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $3 million
  • Locations
    • United States

Status: In progress

The Class is made up of anyone who purchased certain McCormick products labeled as “natural” or “all natural” between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 23, 2021.

  • Deadline to file a claim: TBD
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: Varies
  • Total Settlement Amount: $3 million
  • Locations
    • United States
Case Information

Holve, et al. v. Mccormick & Co. Inc., Case No. 6:16-cv-06702 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

Lawsuit Filed

Date Initiated: 10/27/2016

Plaintiffs in a 2016 class action lawsuit alleged McCormick deceptively labeled the products as being “natural” in an effort to increase prices as demand for natural products went up, taking advantage of consumers.

Class Certified

The Class is made up of anyone who purchased certain McCormick products labeled as “natural” or “all natural” between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 23, 2021:

  • McCormick Perfect Pinch Fiesta Citrus Seasoning
  • McCormick Perfect Pinch Mexican Seasoning
  • McCormick Perfect Pinch Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
  • McCormick Perfect Pinch Southwest Seasoning
  • McCormick Perfect Pinch Roasted Garlic and Bell Pepper Seasoning
  • McCormick Perfect Pinch Savory All Purpose
  • McCormick Gourmet Bourbon Spiced Pork — Recipe and Seasoning Mix
  • McCormick Gourmet Creamy Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Penne — Recipe and Seasoning Mix
  • McCormick Gourmet Garlic & White Wine Chicken Scaloppine — Recipe and Seasoning Mix
  • McCormick Gourmet Herbes de Provence Chicken and Potatoes — Recipe and Seasoning Mix
  • McCormick Gourmet Smoked Paprika Chicken Taco — Recipe and Seasoning Mix
  • McCormick Gourmet Smoked Sausage & Pepper Creole Jambalaya — Recipe and Seasoning Mix
Settlement Approved

Date Initiated: 09/23/2021

The Court granted preliminary approval to this settlement Sept. 23, 2021.

Open for Claims

Class Members who submit a valid claim form and provide proof of purchase will be eligible to receive $1 for each covered product they purchased. There is no limit on the number of products they can claim.

Without proof of purchase, Class Members may submit a claim and be eligible to receive $1 for each product purchased up to a maximum of 15.

The final payment amounts may be adjusted up or down proportionately depending on the number of valid claims filed.

The deadline for Class Members to exclude themselves from or object to the settlement is Dec. 21, 2021.

Claims must be submitted no later than 90 days after the settlement receives final approval.