Kellogg ‘Healthy’ Cereals $13M Class Action Settlement

KELLOGG CERALS SETTLEMENT UPDATE 2:

• TCA readers reported this settlement paying out up to $31.32 as of Jan. 20, 2022.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

UPDATE:

• The Court granted this settlement final approval Nov. 23, 2021.
• If no appeals are received, payments will be issued within 60 days of the order date.

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Kellogg Sales Co. has agreed to a $13 million Settlement benefiting consumers who purchased certain Kellogg cereals labeled “heart healthy” or “lightly sweetened.” The Kellogg class action lawsuit alleged Kellogg violated certain laws by labeling three of its cereals with certain nutritious statements even though plaintiffs alleged the products contained excessive amounts of sugar.

The nationwide Kellogg class action Settlement Class is made up of anyone in the U.S. who, between Aug. 29, 2012, and May 1, 2020, purchased one of the Class Products in the United States, for household use and not for resale. The Class Products covered by the Settlement are: 

• Kellogg’s Original Raisin Bran and Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch cereals in a package stating “heart healthy”
• Kellogg’s Smart Start Original Antioxidants cereal in a package stating “heart healthy” and/or “lightly sweetened”
• Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size (Original, Maple Brown Sugar, Strawberry, or Blueberry varieties), Big Bites (Original variety), Little Bites (Chocolate or Cinnamon Roll varieties), or Touch of Fruit in the Middle (Mixed Berry and Raspberry varieties) cereals in a package stating “lightly sweetened”

The company has denied all the accusations against it, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either party. 

Both sides have agreed to the Kellogg class action Settlement to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.

Class Members who submit a valid claim will receive a payment based on the type and amount of Class Products they purchased during the Class Period.

Claims are limited to two boxes per month of Raisin Bran and Frosted Mini-Wheats, and one box per month of Smart Start unless the Class Member submits proof of purchase.

There is no limit for claims that include proof of purchase. 

It is estimated the average award will be about $16.09; however, the actual amount of each Class Member’s award will depend on the number of claims made and the purchase history of each claimant. The final amount of each payment could be more or less than estimated.

In addition to the monetary relief, Kellogg also has agreed to certain injunctive relief related to the claims the company makes on the Class Products’ labels.

A final hearing in the Settlement is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2021.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the Settlement is Sept. 7, 2021.

Claim Forms also must be submitted by Sept. 7, 2021.

Who’s Eligible

The nationwide Class in the Kellogg class action Settlement is made up of anyone in the U.S. who, between Aug. 29, 2012, and May 1, 2020, purchased one of the Class Products in the United States, for household use and not for resale. The Class Products covered by the Settlement are: 

• Kellogg’s Original Raisin Bran and Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch cereals in a package stating “heart healthy”
• Kellogg’s Smart Start Original Antioxidants cereal in a package stating “heart healthy” and/or “lightly sweetened”
• Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size (Original, Maple Brown Sugar, Strawberry, or Blueberry varieties), Big Bites (Original variety), Little Bites (Chocolate or Cinnamon Roll varieties), or Touch of Fruit in the Middle (Mixed Berry and Raspberry varieties) cereals in a package stating “lightly sweetened”

Potential Award

Currently estimated at about $16.09.

• Class Members who submit a valid claim will receive a payment based on the type and amount of Class Products they purchased during the Class Period.
• It is estimated the average award will be about $16.09; however, the actual amount of each Class Member’s award will depend on the number of claims made and the purchase history of each claimant. The final amount of each payment could be more or less than estimated.

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, purchase orders, invoices, or other documentation indicating the product that was purchased, as well as the date of purchase and the quantity purchased.

• There is no limit for claims that provide proof of purchase.
• There is a limit of two boxes per month of Raisin Bran and Frosted Mini-Wheats, and one box per month of Smart Start for claims submitted without proof of purchase.
• Failure to provide sufficient proof of purchase may result in your claim being subjected to the one-box-per-month product cap for Smart Start and/or two-box-per-month cap for Raisin Bran and Frosted Mini-Wheats, or in the claim being denied.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/07/2021

Case Name

Stephen Hadley, et al. v. Kellogg Sales Co., Case No. 16-cv-4955-LHK in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

11/18/2021

Settlement Website

CerealClaims.com

Claims Administrator

Hadley v. Kellogg Sales Co. Class Administrator
P.O. Box 5098
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
info@CerealClaims.com
(844) 907-1160

Class Counsel

THE LAW OFFICE OF JACK FITZGERALD PC

JACKSON & FOSTER LLC

Defense Counsel

JENNER & BLOCK LLP