A Florida mother has filed a federal lawsuit against The Campbellās Company and Walmart after claiming she discovered worm-like organisms moving inside a can of SpaghettiOs that she and her daughter had already begun eating.
According to court filings, Mary Hubbard of Okeechobee County, Florida, purchased the canned pasta from a Walmart store before preparing it at home in June 2024. The complaint alleges that while eating the meal, Hubbard noticed what appeared to be worms or parasite-like organisms moving within the food. She claims she recorded video footage showing the alleged contamination inside the can.
The lawsuit names The Campbellās Company, formerly Campbell Soup Company, Walmart Inc., and related corporate entities. Hubbard alleges the product was unsafe and unfit for human consumption when it was sold and consumed.
Lawsuit details allegations of illness and contamination
The complaint claims that both Hubbard and her daughter became ill after eating the SpaghettiOs. According to the filing, Hubbard suffered gastrointestinal illness, a parasitic infection, sepsis and other long-term complications. Her daughter allegedly experienced nausea, vomiting and abdominal distress following the meal.
The lawsuit argues that the product may have become contaminated during manufacturing, distribution or retail handling before reaching consumers. The filing further alleges that the food was āadulteratedā under federal food safety standards and should never have entered the marketplace.
Hubbard’s complaint accuses the defendants of failing to properly inspect, test and maintain quality-control systems that could have prevented a contaminated product from being sold. The lawsuit also alleges that consumers were not warned about potential safety risks associated with the product.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages exceeding $75,000 for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and alleged long-term physical and psychological harm.
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Campbellās has rejected the allegations, stating that it believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.
Walmart also responded, saying that the health and safety of its customers remain a top priority and that the company is reviewing the complaint before responding through the court process.
The case arrives amid a broader wave of food-safety and consumer-product litigation across the United States. Earlier this year, a California jury awarded $25 million to a man who claimed a butter-flavored cooking spray caused severe and permanent lung damage. Another federal lawsuit filed in Texas raised questions about warning labels on energy drinks following the death of a teenager, while a recent negligence lawsuit targeted Outback Steakhouse after a customer allegedly slipped on spilled mashed potatoes.
Food contamination allegations often draw significant public attention because they can affect consumer confidence in widely sold products. Similar concerns emerged during the Motor City Pizza Co. Five Cheese Bread recall linked to salmonella concerns, where consumers were urged to follow official recall notices and food-safety guidance.
Consumers seeking information about recalls and contamination investigations can review updates through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall and safety alert database.
As of now, the allegations remain claims made in court filings. No court has determined that the SpaghettiOs product was contaminated or that Campbellās or Walmart are legally responsible for the alleged injuries.
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