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Updates:
- Readers reported this settlement paying out $9 as of Dec. 11, 2023.
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- The court granted this settlement final approval Oct. 26, 2023.
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Dole agreed to pay over $4.3 million as part of a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it falsely advertised its fruit cups as containing “100% juice” — and no proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit, Diced Apples, Diced Pears, Diced/Chunk Mango, Papaya Mango, Peach Mango, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits/Slices/Chunks/Crushed, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple Paradise, Red Grapefruit Sunrise, Melon Medley, Tropical Fruit or Diced/Sliced Peaches labeled “in 100% juice” or “in 100% fruit juice” between Jan. 12, 2017, and June 27, 2023.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit challenge Dole’s advertising of its fruit cups as containing fruit “in 100% juice.” According to the plaintiffs, the fruit cup products actually contain trace amounts of ascorbic acid, citric acid and other non-juice ingredients.
Dole is a fruit and vegetable company that sells a wide range of products, including fruit cups.
Dole hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4.3 million settlement to resolve the fruit bowl false advertising class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Dole fruit bowl settlement, class members can receive a cash payment for the products they purchased.
Without proof of purchase, class members can receive a refund of up to $9. With proof of purchase, class members can receive a larger refund of up to $18.
As part of the settlement, Dole has agreed to remove “100% juice” claims from its product packaging or take other action to make its packaging more accurate.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 25, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 26, 2023.
In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 25, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Consumers who purchased Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit, Diced Apples, Diced Pears, Diced/Chunk Mango, Papaya Mango, Peach Mango, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits/Slices/Chunks/Crushed, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple Paradise, Red Grapefruit Sunrise, Melon Medley, Tropical Fruit, or Diced/Sliced Peaches labeled “in 100% juice” or “in 100% fruit juice” between Jan. 12, 2017, and June 27, 2023
Potential Award
$18
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase is required; however, proof of purchase may result in a higher payment.
Acceptable proof of purchase is a receipt or other documentation from a third-party commercial source that, in the sole discretion of the settlement administrator, reasonably establishes the purchase of the product at issue, the quantity purchased and that the product was purchased in the United States or any of its territories during the class period.
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
09/25/2023
Case Name
Jackson v. Dole Packaged Foods LLC, Case No. 22-LA0022, in the Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial Circuit in St. Clair County, Illinois
Final Hearing
10/26/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Fruit Marketing Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA19103
833-990-2010
Class Counsel
Stuart L Cochran
Blake E Mattingly
COCHRAN LAW PLLC
David C Nelson
NELSON & NELSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW PC
Matthew Armstrong
ARMSTRONG LAW FIRM LLC
Robert L King
LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT L KING
Defense Counsel
Sarah L Brew
Tyler A Young
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP
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127 thoughts onDole Fruit Bowls false advertising $4.3M class action settlement
Received $9.00 yesterday in MC virtual card.
Did anybody get Paypal payments yet. Paypal use to pay first now it pays last?
Received my $9.00 today see letter below:
Your Fruit Marketing Settlement Prepaid Mastercard is Ready
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Fruit Marketing Settlement
December 13, 2023 7:39 PM (3 hours ago)
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You’ve Received a Virtual Prepaid Card!
$9.00
your name here,
You have received a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard® worth $9.00 as your Fruit Marketing settlement payment. Please follow the directions below to redeem your payment. You can spend these funds online anywhere Mastercard is accepted or add to a digital wallet and use it with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
If you have any remaining balance after 24 months, you may request that a new card with the remaining balance be re-issued to you. If you use your original or reactivated prepaid card at least once every twelve months, you will avoid any inactivity fees. If your card is inactive for twelve consecutive months, a $0.95 fee will be subtracted from your balance for each month thereafter of continued inactivity.
To activate and use your card, please click the REDEEM VIRTUAL CARD button below. After you redeem your card, you may use your card online wherever Mastercard is accepted, add it to a digital wallet and use it with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay (or in stores that accept mobile wallet Debit Mastercard), or follow the instructions on the Card Details page at MyPrepaidCenter (using the website link below) for assistance with alternative payment options.
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I purchased many of the fruit cups from BJ’S Wholesale Club for so many years. I would like to be added to the lawsuit.
OMG! I bought these regularly for many years believing they had real juice!
add me to the list please – I have bought these quite often on sale especially fall through spring. Pineapple is my favorite. Very disappointed in the company.
Please add me, I buy these weekly
Please add me.
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