Daily Harvest Reaches $7.67 Million Settlement in Lentil Crumbles Class Action
Daily Harvest, Inc. and Second Bite Foods, Inc., which operates as Stone Gate Foods, have agreed to a $7.67 million settlement resolving a class action lawsuit that accused their French Lentil + Leek Crumbles of causing serious health problems for consumers in 2022. The settlement provides compensation to eligible class members who purchased, received, or consumed the contaminated product.
Case Details and Background
The lawsuit—officially titled Breeanne Buckley Peni, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. Daily Harvest, Inc. and Second Bite Foods, Inc. d/b/a Stone Gate Foods—was filed June 27, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York under Case No. 1:22-cv-05443-DLC. Judge Denise L. Cote oversaw the litigation.
According to the complaint, Daily Harvest's French Lentil + Leek Crumbles contained tara flour that caused personal injuries to consumers who purchased and ate the product during 2022. The contaminated crumbles sparked widespread health and safety concerns among customers across the country.
Settlement Approval and Current Status
The settlement received preliminary approval on October 9, 2024. A final approval hearing took place on March 3, 2025. As of early 2026, the settlement has closed and the case concluded after valid claims were paid out.
Who Was Eligible to Claim Compensation?
Class members eligible for settlement compensation included any U.S. person, including those in U.S. territories, who:
- Purchased, received, or consumed the Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles containing tara flour in 2022
- Directly suffered personal injuries caused by eating the product
- Suffered consequential monetary damages arising from or related to another person's personal injuries caused by consuming the product
Anyone meeting these criteria needed to file claims by the deadline to receive compensation.
How to File a Claim
Eligible claimants submitted claim forms through the official settlement website at crumblessettlement.com or SMCrumbleSettlement.com. The website provided detailed instructions for filing claims either online or by mail through the settlement administrator.
The settlement is now closed, and no additional claims are being accepted.
Settlement Administration
A designated claims administrator handled the settlement. All claim-related inquiries, form submissions, and payment processing were directed through the official settlement website at crumblessettlement.com, which served as the central hub for all class member communications and claim management.
Next Steps for Claimants
Class members who believe they qualified should:
- Visit crumblessettlement.com to review eligibility requirements and claim status
- Gather documentation of their purchase and consumption of the product, along with any medical records related to injuries sustained
- Check the settlement website for updates on claim processing and payment schedules, if a claim was previously submitted
Because the settlement is closed, class members who missed the claim deadline have forfeited their right to claim under this settlement agreement.
Important Reminders
This settlement represents a complete and final resolution of the claims against Daily Harvest and Second Bite Foods. Class members who received settlement payments were generally required to release all claims related to the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles product. For the most current information regarding claim status, visit the official settlement website at crumblessettlement.com.