Midwestern Pet Foods agreed to pay $6.375 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it sold pet food with dangerous levels of aflatoxin and salmonella contamination. No proof of purchase is necessary for certain types of claims in the Midwestern Pet Foods settlement.
According to the pet food class action lawsuit, Midwestern Pet Foods sold products contaminated with dangerous levels of aflatoxin — a carcinogenic toxin produced by fungi found in corn and other crops. The food products, which were later recalled, also contained salmonella bacteria, the plaintiffs contend.
Midwestern Pet Foods sells pet food products under several brand names, including Sportmix and Earthborn Holistics.
Midwestern Pet Foods hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $6.375 million settlement to resolve the recalled food class action lawsuit.
Midwestern Pet Foods Aflatoxin, Salmonella Contamination Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals who purchased one or more recalled pet food products made by Midwestern Pet Foods or Nunn Milling Co.
- Estimated Amount: Up to $150,000 for injuries and up to 100% refunds for purchases
- Proof of Purchase:
- Documentation of pet injuries (vet invoices, medical records, etc.) and product purchases (receipts, invoices, shipping order forms, confirmation emails or other proof of purchase).
- Claim Form Deadline: 08/03/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- In re: Midwestern Pet Foods Marketing Sales Practices and Product Liability Litigation, Case No. 3:21-cv-00007-RLY-MPB, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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