Florida Woman Sues Campbell's, Walmart for $75,000 Over Alleged Worms in SpaghettiOs
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 4
Florida Woman Sues Campbell's, Walmart for $75,000 Over Alleged Worms in SpaghettiOs
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 4
Summary
Mary Hubbard filed a federal lawsuit alleging canned SpaghettiOs bought at Walmart in June 2024 contained moving worm- or parasite-like organisms and made her and her child seriously ill.
At least $75,000 in damages is sought for medical costs, pain and suffering, and long-term harm; the complaint says the product was adulterated and unsafe when sold for home consumption in Okeechobee County, Florida.
The filing alleges Hubbard recorded video of the contamination and says the companies failed to inspect, test and maintain quality controls that would have kept the product out of the market.
Campbell's called the claims "without merit" and said it will vigorously defend the case, while Walmart said customer health and safety is a priority and it will respond in court.
The suit lands amid a broader run of U.S. food and product-liability cases challenging safety practices and warning labels.