Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Settlement

If you filed a Tom’s of Maine toothpaste claim, the settlement has received final approval. The court approved it in a September 23, 2026 opinion and order. The deadline to submit a claim, opt out, or object was July 6, 2026, and that window is closed.

The lawsuit alleges misleading manufacturing, marketing, and sales practices relating to Tom’s toothpaste made at its Sanford, Maine facility. The claims followed FDA concerns about manufacturing conditions. Tom’s of Maine and Colgate-Palmolive deny wrongdoing and liability. Settlement approval is not a finding that the companies broke the law.

The class covers people who bought Tom’s of Maine toothpaste in the United States between November 21, 2020 and March 6, 2026 for use, not resale or distribution, subject to the settlement exclusions. A valid, timely claim was required for a payment.

Without proof of purchase, an approved claimant could receive the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price for one product per household. With proof, an approved claimant could receive a refund of the documented purchase price for up to three products. Payments may be reduced proportionally if approved claims exceed the available funds.

The $2.9 million fund also covers approved fees, administration expenses, and service awards. It is not all available for consumer payments.

The fairness hearing took place September 10, 2026, before the written approval order. Although the administrator’s website retains older proposed-settlement wording, the later court order confirms approval. As of October 20, 2026, the reviewed administrator pages do not announce a confirmed distribution date or final individual payment amount.