Beyond Meat False Advertising Settlement: $7.5M

U.S. residents who purchased eligible Beyond Meat products during the class period of May 31, 2018, to August 14, 2024.

Required for claims exceeding five products; no proof required for claims of up to five products.

Beyond Meat has agreed to a $7.5 million settlement to address claims that it overstated protein content and quality of ingredients in certain plant-based products.

The class action lawsuit alleges that Beyond Meat misrepresented nutritional content, leading consumers to believe they were purchasing higher-quality products than what was allegedly delivered. Plaintiffs argue that these claims influenced purchasing decisions, potentially resulting in higher costs for consumers.

Covered Beyond Meat products include:

• Beyond Meat Sausage Plant-Based Dinner Links
• Beyond Meat Beef Plant-Based Patties
• Beyond Meat Beef Plant-Based Ground Beef
• Beyond Meat Breakfast Sausage Links
• Beyond Meat Breakfast Sausage Patties
• Beyond Meat Chicken Plant-Based Breaded Tenders
• Beyond Meat Meatballs Italian Style Plant-Based Meatballs

As part of the settlement, eligible class members can receive $2 per product purchased during the class period. Claimants without proof of purchase can claim up to $10 for five items, while those with proof of purchase can claim unlimited reimbursements (subject to pro rata adjustments based on fund availability).

Class members may choose to receive their payments via check, Venmo, PayPal, ACH, or Zelle.