ConAgra Foods Inc. has agreed to a $3 million class action settlement resolving claims it falsely advertised certain Wesson oil products as “natural.”

The Wesson cooking oil products covered by the settlement are Wesson Vegetable Oil, Wesson Canola Oil, Wesson Corn Oil and Wesson Best Blend, all of which were marketed and sold as being “natural” during the applicable class periods.

David Wesson introduced his process for creating vegetable oil in 1880, and the Wesson Oil Co. was founded in 1899, according to the company’s website. Richardson International acquired Wesson in 2019.

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit alleged ConAgra acted illegally in marketing and selling Wesson oils made from genetically modified ingredients (GMOs) as “natural.”

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Wesson Oil False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- All natural persons living in one of 11 states who purchased Wesson oil products in that state for personal, noncommercial use. The class period for each of the states is as follows:
  - California: June 28, 2007, through July 1, 2017
  - Colorado: Jan. 12, 2009, through July 1, 2017
  - Florida: Jan. 12, 2008, through July 1, 2017
  - Illinois: Jan. 12, 2007, through July 1, 2017
  - Indiana: Jan. 12, 2006, through July 1, 2017
  - Nebraska: Jan. 12, 2008, through July 1, 2017
  - New York: Jan. 12, 2008, through July 1, 2017
  - Ohio: Jan. 12, 2010, through July 1, 2017
  - Oregon: Jan. 12, 2006, through July 1, 2017
  - South Dakota: Jan. 12, 2006, through July 1, 2017
  - Texas: Jan. 12, 2010, through July 1, 2017
- The Wesson cooking oil products covered by the settlement are Wesson Vegetable Oil, Wesson Canola Oil, Wesson Corn Oil and Wesson Best Blend, all of which were marketed and sold as being “natural” during the applicable class periods.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase: No
Claim Form Deadline: 05/22/2023
Case Name & Number:
- In re: ConAgra Foods Inc., Case No. CV 11-05379-CJC (AGRx), MDL No. 2291, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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