Michigan Ice Cream Lovers: Find Out if Breyers Owes You Money

If you’ve ever grabbed a tub of Breyers vanilla ice cream during your weekly run to a Michigan grocery store, you might be in for an unexpected payday. Yep, you read that right—Breyers is part of a class-action lawsuit, and if you’ve purchased their vanilla-flavored ice cream in the last few years, you could be eligible for a payout.

Here’s the scoop (pun intended): the lawsuit claims that certain Breyers vanilla products were misleading about their ingredients. Specifically, the suit alleges that some varieties of Breyers “Natural Vanilla” didn’t contain as much real vanilla as advertised, instead using synthetic flavoring to enhance the vanilla taste.

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If you bought any of the Breyers vanilla varieties included in the lawsuit between 2015 and 2022, whether it was from Meijer, SpartanNash (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market), or your local Kroger here in Michigan, you may qualify for compensation. Of course, you’ll need proof of purchase—so if you’ve still got those receipts tucked away, now’s the time to dig them out! But even if you don’t have receipts, you can still file a claim for up to $20.

Filing your claim is easy, and the deadline is coming up soon. Head to the settlement website to check your eligibility and submit your claim. While it might not be a massive payout, it’s a little extra cash in your pocket for doing something as simple as indulging in a summer (or winter) ice cream craving.

So next time you’re strolling through the frozen aisle at your favorite Michigan grocery store, just remember: your ice cream purchases could end up sweetening more than just your dessert!