A woman from Okeechobee County has filed a lawsuit against Campbell Soup Co. and Walmart after claiming she and her daughter discovered live worms in a can of SpaghettiOs. Mary Hubbard purchased the product from the Walmart Supercenter on South Parrott Avenue in Okeechobee in June 2024. She alleges that both she and her daughter developed parasitic infections and experienced other medical complications as a result of consuming the contaminated food.
According to the lawsuit, Hubbard identified what appeared to be worms or parasites actively moving within the food. Her attorneys note that she documented the alleged contamination in multiple videos that show worm-like organisms moving within the product. The visual evidence became a key part of her complaint against the two companies. Hubbard is seeking $50,000 in damages as compensation for her medical expenses and other related costs.
The complaint against both companies centers on allegations that they failed to properly inspect the product before it reached consumers. Hubbard's legal team argues that the companies bear responsibility for allowing contaminated food to be sold to the public. Campbell Soup responded to the lawsuit by stating that the claims lack merit, suggesting the company disputes the allegations. Walmart indicated that it is currently reviewing the court filing and has not yet provided a detailed response to the specific claims.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about food safety and quality control in mass-produced products. The incident, alleged to have occurred in June 2024, adds to a growing list of product liability cases involving food contamination. Both companies face pressure to address the allegations and demonstrate their commitment to consumer safety through their quality assurance processes.