The TreeHouse Foods has agreed for the settlement of the $4 million, you can get a portion from this settlement if you are among the class members. Individuals who bought the frozen waffles, which were later recalled because of listeria containment are eligible to get the payout from this settlement.
Note that the settlement resulted from a class action lawsuit, which was filed by the plaintiff Rugg-Harrell with allegations that the defendant TreeHouse Foods sold frozen waffles contaminated with listeria and failed to warn the public in time, because of which consumers face financial harm.
The settlement has already received a preliminary approval from the court, and now the class members can file a claim form through the webportal or via mailing to get the payout from this settlement. The due date for the same is disclosed publicly on the portal, it is December 16, 2025.
Overview
| Settlement Name | TreeHouse Foods Frozen Waffle Recall Settlement |
| Settlement Amount | $4 Million |
| Case Type | Class Action – Product Recall (Listeria Contamination) |
| Eligible Products | Recalled frozen waffles from listed brands |
| Eligibility Period | Purchases between Oct 18, 2024 – Sept 2, 2025 |
| Eligible Locations | USA & Canada |
| Proof of Purchase | Required for full reimbursement |
| No Proof Benefit | Value of up to 2 boxes (~$10 total) per household |
| Claim Deadline | December 16, 2025 |
| Final Approval Hearing | December 12, 2025 |
Eligibility Requirements
In order to file a claim form to get the payout from this settlement, it is mandatory that you meet the following conditions.
- You are a citizen of United States of America or Canada, and
- You bought any frozen waffle between October 18, 2024 – September 2, 2025.
Note that you can file a claim form to get payout—if you have bought frozen waffles under one of these brands:
- Always Save (Independent Grocers)
- Best Choice (Independent Grocers)
- Bettergoods (Walmart)
- Breakfast Best (Aldi)
- Clover Valley (Dollar General)
- Compliments (Sobeys / Safeway / FreshCo / Foodland – Canada)
- Essentials (Smart & Final)
- Food Lion (Food Lion stores)
- Foodhold (Giant, Stop & Shop, The Giant Company)
- Giant Eagle / Market District
- Good & Gather (Target)
- Great Value (Walmart)
- Hannaford (Hannaford Supermarkets)
- Harris Teeter (The Kroger Co.)
- H-E-B Higher Harvest (H-E-B)
- Kodiak Cakes (Walmart, Costco, Target, Kroger, etc.)
- No Name (Loblaw / Real Canadian Superstore / No Frills – Canada)
- Selection (Metro / Super C – Canada)
- Western Family (Co-op / Save-On-Foods – Canada & U.S. Northwest)
Per-Person Payout
There is no fixed per-person payout under this settlement, the amount you can get totally dependent on your claim form. If you file it with purchase proof, you will get the full amount you have spended; but in case of not having any proof, you can get a payout of two boxes of frozen waffles.
Note that in case if no purchase proof, a household can claim payout upto two boxes. As each box usually costs up to $5, you can expect the payment up to $10. If you have already received a recall refund, in this case you won’t get any payout.
How to File?
To file an online claim form for this settlement through the web portal and via mail, we have shared the step-by-step instructions.
Through Webportal
- Go to the web portal by visiting at https://wafflerecallsettlement.com/.
- Tap on the ‘SUBMIT CLAIM’ button.
- Fill in your Name, Address, Mobile Number and Email Address.
- Upload the purchase proof in required format, if you have any.
- Choose a payment gateway as Venmo or Zelle by providing required details to receive the payout.
- Review all the details you have provided in your claim form and hit the Submit button to file it.
Vai Mail
- Download claim form by visiting at https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.wafflerecallsettlement.com/docs/TreeHouse%20Claim%20Form.pdf/.
- Fill in all the required details accurately, and then attach the purchase proof.
- Choose the payment gateway as Venmo or Zelle by providing required to receive the payment.
- Send it by December 16, 2025, via mail to
- TreeHouse Foods Settlement Administrator
- 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
- Philadelphia, PA19103
Payout Date
The payment for this settlement will come after the final approval. The hearing for the same will take place on December 12, 2025. If the court approves the settlement without any appeal on this date, there is a high speculation that payment will come by April 2026.
Note that in case of any appeal the settlement payment will come with a delay of months. To stay updated about the settlement payout, it is highly recommended to each individual to keep an eye on the web portal.
Disclaimer: Frozen Waffle Recall Settlement details are for information only. Check the official site for eligibility and claims.