NEW YORK (WPIX) – If you purchased Zicam-brand cold and flu products before October, you could get some money back thanks to a class action lawsuit.
Zicam’s manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. has agreed to a $6 million settlement in a case that alleges Zicam’s advertising was misleading, despite denying any wrongdoing, according to the settlement website.
The class action suit, filed in California in 2022, alleges Zicam products are not effective at shortening or reducing the severity of illness, as advertised. Products mentioned in the suit include multiple types of RapidMelts, Oral Mist and multiple types of fruit drops.
The settlement applies to people who purchased Zicam products before Oct. 17, 2024. If you have proof of purchase, you can get $5 back per product purchased for up to six Zicam products with a max payout of $30. Without proof of purchase, you can get $2.50 for up to two Zicam products with a maximum payout of $5.
When submitting a claim, you’ll need to provide your name, address, contact information and information about the products you bought. The claim form can be found on the settlement’s website.
The deadline to make a claim on eligible Zicam products is Feb. 21.
