$4M Deep River potato chips class action settlement

Old Lyme Gourmet agreed to pay $4 million to resolve claims it advertised Deep River chips as non-GMO when, in reality, they contained GMO ingredients.

The Old Lyme settlement benefits consumers who purchased Deep River potato chips labeled as containing “non-GMO ingredients” between Feb. 2, 2017, and Dec. 6, 2024.

According to the false advertising class action lawsuit,Old Lyme falsely advertised Deep River Snacks with a “non-GMO ingredients” graphic. This graphic allegedly tricked consumers into believing a reputable third party, such as the Non-GMO Project, certified the snacks.

Old Lyme Gourmet manufactures snacks under the Deep River Snacks brand.

The company hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4 million settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Old Lyme settlement, class members can receive $5 for the first product they purchased and $0.50 for each additional purchased product. With proof of purchase, claimants can claim as many products as they have proof for with no maximum limit. Without proof of purchase, claimants can claim up to 10 products for a total maximum payment of $10.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 25, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 15, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by July 28, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased Deep River potato chips labeled “non-GMO ingredients” between Feb. 2, 2017, and Dec. 6, 2024

Potential Award

$10+

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, order confirmations and other proof of purchase

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

07/28/2025

Case Name

Rankins, et al. v. Arca Continental SAB de CV (d/b/a Arca Continental), et al., Case No. 20-cv-1756-ENV-TAM, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Final Hearing

05/15/2025

Settlement Website

PotatoChipsSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Rankins v. Old Lyme Gourmet Co.
Claim Administrator
P.O. Box 3757
Portland, OR 97208-3757
[email protected]
877-759-1882

Class Counsel

Michael R Reese
REESE LLP 

Spencer Sheehan
SHEEHAN & ASSOCIATES PC

Defense Counsel

Meghana Shah
Melissa Fox
EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP