In Okeechobee, Florida, a mother has taken legal action against Campbell Soup Company and Walmart, alleging that she and her young daughter became seriously ill after consuming SpaghettiOs that purportedly contained live worms or parasites. Mary Hubbard, the plaintiff, claims that after purchasing a four-pack of Campbell’s SpaghettiOs from Walmart in 2024, she served the product to herself and her then-6-year-old daughter.
Allegations and Health Impact
According to the lawsuit, Hubbard discovered what appeared to be worms or parasites moving inside the food after they had already eaten some of it. She recounted to WPBF 25 News that she noticed the organisms after getting a drink from her refrigerator. “Whenever I got up to get a drink from my refrigerator and they were in my mouth. I went back to my food to go look, and they were there,” Hubbard told investigative reporter Terri Parker.
Hubbard claims to have documented the contamination through multiple videos, which reportedly show worm-like organisms moving within the food product. These videos, however, have not been publicly released. The lawsuit states that both Hubbard and her daughter became very ill following the incident, with Hubbard herself being hospitalized and developing sepsis along with other illnesses. Her daughter, according to Hubbard, has faced long-lasting impacts, requiring extensive treatment and therapy. “She went through a lot of treatment, a lot of therapy. She still to this day, she struggles eating. She’s traumatized,” Hubbard said.
Legal Proceedings
The lawsuit seeks damages from both Campbell Soup Company and Walmart. Campbell Soup Company has disputed the allegations, stating, “We do not comment on pending litigation, but we believe the claims to be without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend against these allegations.” The case was initially filed in federal court but was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues. It is expected to be refiled in state court.
WPBF has reached out to Walmart and Hubbard’s attorneys for comments and is awaiting responses. The outcome of this case could have implications for consumer safety and product liability standards.
Original reporting: WPBF West Palm Beach — read the source article.
