Florida Mother and Daughter Sue Campbell’s Over Contaminated Spaghetti
A mother and daughter from Florida have filed a lawsuit against Campbell’s, alleging that a can of spaghetti they consumed was contaminated with insects and parasites, rendering it unsafe to eat.
In a complaint submitted on Tuesday, Mary Hubbard detailed her experience from around June 6, 2024. She and her daughter, referred to as PL, were eating the spaghetti at home in Okeechobee County when she noticed the problem.
The lawsuit states, “Insects and parasites appear to be actively moving within the food.” Hubbard even recorded videos showcasing the insect-like organisms visible in the spaghetti.
Hubbard purchased this pasta from Walmart, which is also named in the lawsuit.
As of Wednesday, Campbell’s, based in Camden, New Jersey, refrained from commenting on the matter since it’s a pending litigation, while Walmart has not responded to inquiries for a statement.
After eating the spaghetti, both Hubbard and PL claim they suffered a parasitic infection. The mother reported experiencing gastrointestinal issues and sepsis, while her daughter faced symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $75,000 from both Campbell’s and Walmart, citing negligence and violations of federal food safety laws. The father of PL is also included as a plaintiff in the case.
Legal representatives for the plaintiffs have not provided additional details yet when approached for comments.
It’s worth noting that SpaghettiO, initially launched in 1965, was promoted as “the world’s first spoonable spaghetti.”
Food producers often find themselves facing lawsuits regarding suspected contamination, frequently spurred by lab test results, recalls, or health alerts.
In April 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health warning concerning 12 different soup products, including four by Campbell’s, due to possible contamination with wood, inadvertently linked to cilantro, a regulated ingredient.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida, under the watch of U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon.
