Mondelez International Inc., along with Mondelez Global LLC and Nabisco Inc., has agreed to a $10 million class action settlement following allegations of false advertising. The lawsuit claims the company misled consumers by labeling certain Wheat Thins products as “100% whole grain,” despite containing refined grains.
Who Qualifies for a Payment?
Consumers may be eligible to claim up to $20 if they meet the following criteria:
- Are 18 or older.
- Purchased any of the following Wheat Thins varieties labeled “100% whole grain” between October 13, 2018, and May 9, 2025, for personal use:
- Original
- Reduced Fat
- Sundried Tomato & Basil
- Big
- Ranch
- Hint of Salt
- Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil
- Spicy Sweet Chili
- Bought the products in the U.S. or its territories.
Payout Amounts
- Without proof of purchase: $4.50 per household.
- With proof of purchase (e.g., receipts, UPC codes, loyalty app records): $8 to $20 per household.
How to File a Claim
Submit a claim online or mail a completed PDF form by July 7, 2025.
If you didn’t receive a Class Member ID, you can register for one on the settlement website. After registration, you’ll receive your ID by email.
Mailing Address for Claims:
Wallenstein v. Mondelez International, Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
Payment Options
- Electronic payment (via online claim)
- ACH transfer (via online claim)
- Paper check (by mail)
Settlement Fund Breakdown
- Total fund: $10,000,000
- Attorney fees: Up to $3,333,000
- Class representative awards: Pending court approval
- Administration costs and payments to approved claims: Remainder of fund
Key Dates
- Claim deadline: July 7, 2025
- Exclusion deadline: July 7, 2025
- Final approval hearing: December 11, 2025
When Will Payments Be Made?
Payments will be distributed once the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Why the Lawsuit?
The lawsuit accused Mondelez of misleading consumers by labeling Wheat Thins as “100% whole grain” when they also contained refined grains. Though Mondelez denies the claims, it agreed to the settlement to avoid ongoing legal expenses. As part of the settlement, Mondelez will remove the “100% whole grain” label from affected products.
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