> At a Glance
> – Anyone who bought grocery-store beef from Aug 2014-Dec 2019 may claim cash
> – Tyson pays $55M, Cargill $32.5M to settle supply-limiting allegations
> – No receipts needed; file online by June 30, 2026
> – Why it matters: Eligible shoppers in 27 states can recoup part of what they overpaid
A decade-old grocery run could soon pay you back. Meat processors Tyson Foods and Cargill have agreed to a combined $87.5 million class-action settlement after accusations they artificially trimmed beef supplies to raise retail prices.
Who Can File
You qualify if you purchased any of the roughly 280 fresh or frozen beef cuts-from ribeyes to short ribs-at a grocery store in these 27 jurisdictions between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019:
- Arizona, California, D.C., Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Excluded products: USDA Prime, organic, grass-fed, Wagyu, NAE, kosher, halal, ground, marinated, seasoned, or pre-cooked beef.
How to Claim
- Visit the Overcharged For Beef settlement site
- Enter estimated pounds, trips, and dollars spent-no receipts required
- Choose payment by check, Venmo, PayPal, or gift card (Amazon, Instacart, Starbucks)
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
The administrator may later request verification, so keep any records you have.
Settlement Breakdown
| Company | Settlement Share |
|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | $55 million |
| Cargill | $32.5 million |
| Total | $87.5 million |
Both companies deny wrongdoing but agreed to the payout plus unspecified non-monetary relief.
Key Takeaways
- Claims are open to millions of shoppers in 27 states
- Payments scale with how much eligible beef you bought
- No purchase documentation needed at filing
- Act before the June 30, 2026 deadline
Check your freezer history-your past grocery lists could translate into real money.
