Beyond Meat has agreed to a $7.5 million class action settlement to resolve allegations that it overstated the protein content and quality of its products.

The Beyond Meat settlement includes consumers who purchased certain Beyond Meat products between May 31, 2018, and Aug. 14, 2024. Included products are:

• 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

According to the class action lawsuit, Beyond Meat overstated the amount of protein found in its products while also exaggerating the quality of the ingredients used. Consumers argue that they were misled by these Beyond Meat advertising claims and were tricked into making purchasing and paying higher prices than they otherwise would have.

Beyond Meat is a vegan, plant-based meat substitute brand sold in stores such as Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and more.

Beyond Meat hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $7.5 million to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

As part of the Beyond Meat settlement, class members can receive a one-time cash award of $2 for each Beyond Meat product they purchased during the class period. Without proof of purchase, claimants can receive up to $10 for five products. With proof of purchase, there is no maximum limit...

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