Wheat Thins $10M False Advertising Class Action Settlement

If you purchased Wheat Thins labeled as "100% Whole Grain" between October 13, 2018, and the present, you may qualify to submit a claim for a cash payment of up to $20 from a class action settlement.

Mondelez International, Inc. has agreed to pay $10,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers with false labeling claims regarding the whole grain content of Wheat Thins.

Who is eligible for a Wheat Thins settlement payment?

• Individuals over the age of 18 in the United States that purchased one or more of Wheat Thins products labeled "100% Whole Grain" for personal use between October 13, 2018 and the notice date.
• Only one claim per household allowed.

The class products include various flavors of Wheat Thins, such as:

• Original Wheat Thins
• Reduced Fat Wheat Thins
• Sundried Tomato & Basil Wheat Thins
• Big Wheat Thins
• Ranch Wheat Thins
• Hint of Salt Wheat Thins
• Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Wheat Thins

How much is the Wheat Thins class action payout?

• Without proof of purchase: You can claim $4.50 per household.
• With proof of purchase: You can claim $0.15 per unit purchased, up to a maximum of $20 per household. If you provide multiple proofs and the total does not exceed $8, you are eligible for a minimum of $8 per household.

How to claim false advertising settlement payment

To claim a settlement payout, a claim for must be submitted by the deadline. The claim form will be available 30 days after the court grants preliminary approval to the settlement. Class members will be able to file a claim online or print a PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Provided once the claim form is available

Required documentation

Proof such as receipts or purchase history are required to receive more than $4.50.

Payout options

Payment options will be made available once the settlement is open for claims.

$10 Million Wheat Thins settlement fund breakout

The settlement fund of $10,000,000 will include:

• Settlement notice and administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $3,333,333
• Service awards to class representatives: To be determined
• Payments to approved claimants: Up to $20 per household

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: Date to be determined
• Final Approval Hearing: Date to be determined

When is the Wheat Thins payout date?

Awards will be paid after the settlement receives final court approval and claims are processed.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Mondelez falsely labeled Wheat Thins as "100% Whole Grain," misleading consumers. Mondelez denies these claims but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation and a possible trial.

What happens next?

A motion for preliminary approval was filed with the court on February 18, 2025. The claim form will be made available 30 days after the judge grants preliminary approval to the settlement.

Sources

[1] Class Notice

[2] Settlement Website FAQ Page