What did the class-action lawsuit allege?
The Ralph Milan et al. v. Clif Bar & Co. class-action lawsuit, which was filed in April 2018, claimed that the nutritional labels on Clif Bars and Clif Kid ZBars did not disclose the high amounts of added sugar in the snacks.
What are the misleading phrases on the labels?
For Clif Bars:
- “Nutrition for Sustained Energy”
For Clif Kid ZBars:
- “No High Fructose Corn Syrup”
- “Nourishing Kids in Motion”
- “In raising our family, finding nutritious on-the-go snacks for our kids wasn’t easy. That’s why we created Clif Kid — wholesome, delicious snacks made with organic ingredients to help keep kids going, growing, and exploring.”
- “Blend of carbs, fiber, protein, and fat gives kids energy so they can keep Zipping and Zooming along.”
How to file a claim
The settlement includes customers nationwide who bought the items. Payout is expected based on the number of bars purchased and does not require proof of purchase.
Payment tiers
- $5 for up to 30 bars
- $10 for 31 to 60 bars
- $15 for more than 50 bars
If consumers can provide proof with their filing, they could receive $15 for the first 60 bars and an additional $0.25 for extra bars, with a maximum payout of $50.
To file a claim, visit the class-action’s website and click “Submit a Claim”. There’s a maximum of one claim form per household.
When is the deadline to file a claim?
The deadline to send a claim, either online or in the mail, is November 25, 2024. Mailed documents must be postmarked on or before that date.
What will Clif do to update the packaging?
In addition to the $12 million settlement, Clif will update the packaging for the two products, the settlement said, and keep those changes “for a period of at least 24 months” and “so long as 10% or more of (a bar’s) calories come from added sugars”.
Conclusion
Customers who purchased Clif Bars or Clif Kid ZBars may be eligible to receive a cash payment following the protein bar company’s recent class-action lawsuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the class-action lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit claims that the nutritional information on the labels for Clif Bars and Clif Kid ZBars was misleading.
Q: What is the settlement amount?
A: The settlement amount is $12 million.
Q: How do I file a claim?
A: To file a claim, visit the class-action’s website and click “Submit a Claim”. You can also print and mail a PDF form available on the website.
Q: What is the deadline to file a claim?
A: The deadline is November 25, 2024. Mailed documents must be postmarked on or before that date.
Q: What will Clif do to update the packaging?
A: Clif will update the packaging for the two products and keep those changes “for a period of at least 24 months” and “so long as 10% or more of (a bar’s) calories come from added sugars”.
