Have you ever bought 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix or 365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix in California? You can get a payout from the $650,000 Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa class action settlement.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa settlement. Read this article thoroughly to check who is eligible for payout, how much one can get, how to submit a claim form, when to expect payout, and much more.
Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Settlement
Back in November 2021, a class action lawsuit against Whole Foods Market was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court with Case No. 21STCV40456. In this case, plaintiffs alleged that the packaging was misleading due to non-functional slack-fill.
After that, the company agreed to a settlement of $650,000 without accepting wrongdoing, which got preliminary approval shortly after that. The settlement was announced on August 20, 2025. If you want to get a payout, make sure that you submit the claim form by October 14, 2025.
Note that the deadline to object against the settlement and opt out from it is the same as the claim submission deadline. The hearing for the final approval is all set to take place on December 3, 2025, and in the few weeks after that, the payment will be distributed.
Case Name | Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Settlement |
Case Number | 21STCV40456 |
Court | Los Angeles Superior Court |
Settlement Amount | $650,000 |
Reason | Misleading packaging / non-functional slack-fill |
Purchase Period | Nov 3, 2017 – Mar 13, 2025 |
Eligible Products | 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix, 365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix |
Eligible Location | Whole Foods stores in California or online from California |
Claim Deadline | October 14, 2025 |
Estimated Payout | Around $2.9 per claim, more with proof of purchase |
Who is eligible to get a payout?
To get a payout from the Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa settlement, it is mandatory that you meet eligibility requirements:
- If you have pursued either 365 Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix or 365 Everyday Value Organic Hot Cocoa Rich Chocolate Flavor Mix, and
- You have made a purchase at a Whole Foods Market store in California, or purchased online while located in California, between November 3, 2017, and March 13, 2025.
Note that there is no requirement of purchase proof for the first two claims per household. If you want to claim more than two purchases, you are required to provide the proof.
How much can one get?
Each claimant will get the payment from the $650,000 Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa class action settlement, based on the number of purchases. As per the settlement administrator, each individual is likely to get the payout around $2.9.
Note that you can get more payout if you provide the required proof of purchase for all the purchases you made. Your payout may be in tens if your claim form is accepted by the settlement administrator.
How to submit a claim form?
To submit a claim form for the Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa settlement, please go through the guide given below.
- Go to the settlement portal by visiting goodwinhotcocoasettlement.com/.
- Find and click on the option that reads ‘FILE A CLAIM’ and tap on it.
- Now, tap on the ‘Start Your Claim’ button and go to the next page.
- Fill in all required details, choose the payment method, and hit the Submit button to claim the payout.
When to expect payment?
The payment under the $650,000 Whole Foods 365 Organic Hot Cocoa settlement will be received after the final approval. If the settlement gets it on December 3, 2025, we can expect payout most probably in February 2025 through the opted payment method.
Note that if there will be any appeal after the final approval, the settlement payment may be delayed until the appeals are resolved. Sometimes, it takes up to weeks to resolve the appeals and issue the payments.