Goodwin Hot Cocoa Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 14, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Whole Foods Market allegedly mislabeled 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix by selling it in large opaque canisters with non-functional empty space (slack-fill), causing California consumers to believe they were purchasing more cocoa powder than they actually received for the price paid. The defendants deny all allegations and claim they did nothing wrong.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased one or more 12 oz canisters of 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix or 365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix from a Whole Foods Market store in California between November 3, 2017, and March 13, 2025.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online through the claim portal or by mail, postmarked by October 14, 2025. Unless you received an email notice indicating the Claims Administrator already has your information, submitting a Claim Form is the only way to receive a cash payment.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Goodwin Hot Cocoa Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 14, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Goodwin Hot Cocoa Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Goodwin Hot Cocoa Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Settlement Administrator (name not specified on page) is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at goodwinhotcocoasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Goodwin Hot Cocoa Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 26, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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