Cholula
McCormick Faces New York Cholula Hot Sauce Lawsuit Over Reformulation
McCormick is accused of changing Cholula Original Hot Sauce in a New York lawsuit. No class is certified and no claims process exists. Follow the case.
- Potential payment
- Up to $150
Subject to eligibility and claim terms.
- Claim deadline
- TBD
- Proof requirement
- TBD
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
Check the covered dates, products, locations, and other official terms before you file.
- Purchased Cholula Original Hot Sauce.
- Purchase was made in New York.
- The lawsuit concerns products sold after the alleged formulation change following McCormick’s acquisition of Cholula.
Case overview
What is the Cholula case about?
A newly filed proposed class action accuses McCormick of quietly changing the recipe for Cholula Original Hot Sauce after acquiring the brand, all while keeping the "Original" label on the bottle.
According to the complaint, the sauce's ingredient list used to include vinegar, but now lists acetic acid, apple cider vinegar, natural flavor, and a repositioned xanthan gum. The plaintiff claims McCormick swapped in cheaper, less traditional ingredients without properly disclosing the change, and that shoppers paid a premium price under the belief they were getting the same original formula as before.
The lawsuit brings claims under New York General Business Law Sections 349 and 350, and seeks class certification, statutory and compensatory damages, restitution, disgorgement of profits, attorneys' fees, and a jury trial.
Important: this is an early-stage lawsuit, not a settlement. No class has been certified yet, there's no claims process to join, and the available information doesn't include McCormick's response to the allegations.
The proposed class would cover New York consumers who bought Cholula Original Hot Sauce.
Case details
- Company
- McCormick & Company, Inc.
Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Cholula case payout?
The listed potential payment is Up to $150. Final amounts depend on the number of valid claims and the administrator's terms.
Who qualifies for the Cholula case?
Key eligibility criteria include: Purchased Cholula Original Hot Sauce; Purchase was made in New York; The lawsuit concerns products sold after the alleged formulation change following McCormick’s acquisition of Cholula. Always confirm the full class definition with the official source before filing.
Is the Cholula case open for claims?
Not yet. No claim process is currently open. TapClaim monitors official updates to this case.
Settlement administrator and official sources
- Listing verificationLast checked Sep 26, 2026
