Starkist Tuna Class Action Settlement Reached

Santa Clara, CA: A consumer fraud class action settlement has been reached between Starkist and consumers who alleged the company under-filled some of its 5-ounce canned tuna products by several tenths of an ounce. According to federal law a 5 ounce can of tuna must contain an average of 2.84 to 3.23 ounce of tuna, depending on variety.

If you purchased one or more of the StarKist Products between from February 19, 2009 through October 31, 2014, you may be eligible as a class member:

one or more 5 oz. can of Chunk Light Tuna in Water,

one or more 5 oz. can of Chunk Light Tuna in Oil,

one or more 5 oz. can of Solid White Tuna in Water, or

one or more 5 oz. can of Solid White Tuna in Oil (collectively, the "StarKist Products")

Class Members who wish to file a claim must complete the appropriate form online or by mail, which must be postmarked no later than November 20, 2015 in order to be considered for benefits.

To file a claim and learn more about the settlement visit tunalawsuit.com

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Published on Aug-27-15