Key takeaways:
- Campbell and Walmart are defending a lawsuit brought by a Florida family that claims a can of SpaghettiOs contained moving worm-like organisms.
- The plaintiffs allege they suffered illnesses requiring medical treatment after consuming the product, including parasitic infections.
- Campbell says the claims are without merit and plans to vigorously defend itself, while Walmart says it is reviewing the complaint.
Campbell and Walmart are defending a lawsuit in Florida after a family claimed a can of SpaghettiOs purchased from a Walmart store in Okeechobee contained parasites or worms.
The complaint, filed on 2 June, was brought by Mary Hubbard and Gregory Lovell on behalf of themselves and their daughter, a minor. According to court documents, Hubbard purchased the canned pasta in June 2024 before serving it to herself and her daughter at home.
The family says that after they’d consumed portions of the product, Hubbard discovered what appeared to be worms or parasites moving within the food and recorded videos of the alleged contamination.
According to the complaint, Hubbard later suffered a parasitic infection, gastrointestinal illness and sepsis, while the couple’s daughter allegedly experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and a parasitic infection requiring treatment.
The lawsuit names Campbell Soup Company, Campbell Soup Supply Company, Walmart Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores East LP as defendants. The plaintiffs are seeking damages under claims including negligence, strict liability and breach of implied warranty, as well as alleged violations of US food safety law.
Walmart said it’s reviewing the complaint and will respond appropriately in court. Campbell said it believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.
The claims haven’t been tested in court.
Case:
Mary Hubbard et al. v. Campbell Soup Company et al., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, filed 2 June 2026. No. 2:26-cv-14196.
