If you purchased Tom’s of Maine toothpaste in the past six years, you could be eligible for a cash payout stemming from a recent $2.9 million settlement.
The class-action lawsuit filed against Tom’s parent Colgate-Palmolive Co. alleged “deceptive and misleading business practices with respect to the manufacturing, marketing, and sale” of certain toothpaste products.
Tom’s is best known for its natural products. The toothpaste was produced at its manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine, where the company also makes deodorant and bar soap, and sold to consumers through third-party retailers.
What’s the issue in the class-action lawsuit?
During a May 2024 inspection of the company’s Sanford manufacturing facility, the Food and Drug Administration raised concerns that certain conditions at the facility were not in compliance with the agency’s Current Good Manufacturing Processes.
Following the inspection, the company said its subsequent review of “pre-release testing data for approximately 4,900 finished toothpastes manufactured over a three-year period . . . found that no batch showed a safety risk to consumers.”
The lawsuits involved are: Denny v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.; Rabinowitz v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.; Pitre v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.; Foreman v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.; Zetterstrom v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.; and Rabinowitz et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company et al.
Fast Company has reached out to Tom’s for comment. In the settlement, the company denied any wrongdoing.
Am I eligible for the Colgate-Palmolive settlement?
If you purchased one or more Tom’s of Maine toothpaste products between November 21, 2020, and March 6, 2026, in the U.S., you may be eligible to receive a payment from the class-action settlement.
How can I submit a settlement claim for my Tom’s of Maine toothpaste purchase?
To receive a cash payment from this settlement, submit a valid claim form online or download and either mail or email the completed form to the class administrator.
For additional questions, consumers may call 1-877-315-6779 or email info@toothpastesettlement.com.
A maximum of one claim form may be submitted per household.
What is the deadline for submitting a claim?
Claims must be filed by July 6, 2026. The settlement’s final approval hearing is set for September 10.