$8.85M Breyers Vanilla Settlement

Q: Who qualified for the Breyers vanilla ice cream settlement?

The settlement class covered people who bought Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream in the United States between April 21, 2016 and August 14, 2024.

Q: How much was the Breyers vanilla ice cream settlement?

The total settlement fund was $8.85 million. Eligible claimants could receive $1.00 per product purchased — with no limit if they had proof of purchase, or up to 8 products ($8 maximum) without proof.

By Steve Levine

Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream class action settlement

Published: February 7, 2025 · Updated: June 16, 2026

Status Settlement Closed

Claim Deadline February 19, 2025 (passed)

Settlement Amount $8,850,000

Benefit $1.00 per product No limit with proof of purchase · up to 8 products ($8) without proof

What Was the Breyers Vanilla Ice Cream Settlement About?

This was a nearly $9 million class action settlement with the makers of Breyers ice cream over allegations that some of their vanilla-flavored ice creams were sold under false pretenses. The lawsuit alleged that Conopco/Unilever's labeling of Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream misled consumers by implying it contained vanilla flavor only from vanilla plants, when it allegedly contained non-vanilla "plant flavors." The Breyers ice cream makers denied the allegations but agreed to settle; the Court did not decide that they did anything wrong. The claim deadline was February 19, 2025 and has passed, so this page is now for informational and status purposes only.

The covered products included:

• Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream in all sizes
• 1.5-quart (1.41L) carton
• 16-oz carton
• 10-pack of 3-oz cups

This covered all packaging and labeling variations used between April 21, 2016 and the Effective Date of the settlement, August 14, 2024.

Can I Still File a Claim?

No. The deadline to file a claim was February 19, 2025, and it has passed. If you are looking for settlements you can still file, see our list of open class action settlements.

Who Qualified?

The settlement class covered people who purchased Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream in the United States between April 21, 2016 and August 14, 2024.

What Were the Benefits?

Eligible claimants could receive $1.00 per product purchased. With proof of purchase there was no limit on the number of products claimed; without proof, claimants could be reimbursed for up to 8 products, for a maximum of $8.00. Payments were offered through several methods chosen at the time of filing, including Venmo, Zelle, prepaid digital debit cards, or Amazon gift cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still file a Breyers vanilla ice cream settlement claim?
No. The claim deadline was February 19, 2025 and has passed.

Who qualified for the Breyers vanilla ice cream settlement?
People who bought Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream in the United States between April 21, 2016 and August 14, 2024.

How much was the Breyers vanilla ice cream settlement?
The fund was $8.85 million, with a benefit of $1.00 per product — no limit with proof of purchase, or up to 8 products ($8 maximum) without proof.

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Status Settlement Closed

Settlement Amount $8,850,000

Claim Deadline February 19, 2025 (passed)

Class Period April 21, 2016 – August 14, 2024

Defendant Conopco, Inc. / Unilever (Breyers)

Benefit $1.00 per product (up to $8 without proof)