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UPDATE:
- A judge granted final approval to this settlement on Aug. 21, 2023.
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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.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased one or more recalled pet food products made by Midwestern Pet Foods or Nunn Milling Co. A full list of included products is available on the settlement website.
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.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive compensation for pet injuries and consumer food purchases.
Fully documented pet injury claims will be reimbursed in full, up to $150,000.
Pet owners who cannot document their pet injuries but instead declare these injuries can receive $75 for pets that became ill but didn’t die and $150 for pets that died.
Class members whose breeding businesses were affected by pet injuries can receive additional compensation.
Additional pet injury compensation may be available above the $150,000 limit if there are residual settlement funds. Smaller payments may also be increased on a pro rata basis if there are residual funds. Payments may be increased up to three times their original value.
Class members can also receive compensation for their purchases of recalled Midwestern Pet Foods products.
Claimants who provide documentation such as receipts, invoices, shipping order forms, confirmation emails or other proof of purchase can receive 100% refunds of their purchase prices.
Class members who do not have proof of purchase can claim up to two bags of food at a rate of $25 per product for a maximum payment of $50.
All payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis if the settlement fund is not sufficient to cover all injury and consumer purchase claims.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 3, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Aug. 21, 2023.
In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 3, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who purchased one or more recalled pet food products made by Midwestern Pet Foods or Nunn Milling Co.
A full list of included products is available on the settlement website.
Potential Award
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
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
08/03/2023
Case Name
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
Final Hearing
08/21/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Midwestern Pet Foods Settlement Program
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4214
Portland, OR 97208-4214
info@MWPFSettlement.com
888-501-9437
Class Counsel
Rosemary M Rivas
GIBBS LAW GROUP LLP
Jeffrey S Goldenberg
GOLDENBERG SCHNEIDER LPA
Kenneth A Wexler
WEXLER BOLEY & ELGERSMA LLP
Defense Counsel
Justin M Penn
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP
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68 thoughts onMidwestern Pet Foods aflatoxin, salmonella contamination $6.375M class action settlement
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I just got the same email. They already have where we brought it from and what we brought on our first form. They don’t want to pay us!
Anyone received any payment updates/info?
I just got my email asking me where I bought the food and when as well as how I’d like payment. It came with a pin and ref # . I have until 12/10 to provide them with the info. Makes me wonder if that leaves enough time for a 2023 payout or if it will rollover to 2024?
anyone rec payment and how much did you all received?
I’m still waiting, too. Have you contacted the settlement administrator?
Nothing still waiting hopefully soon! 🙏🏾
Concerning payments, according to the Settlement Website:
Current Status:
The Court has granted Final Approval of the Settlement. Claim Forms are currently being processed and approved. Payment amounts may be reduced depending on the number of valid claims submitted.
Hello and thank you for the updates. I filed my claim before the deadline. Is there a time frame in which we should expect to see the payment.
Please sign me up. My car Merlin died after consuming Midwestern Pet food. We bought 2 big bags. Please recompense us for the food which had to be disposed because it was contaminated with aflaxotoxin.
Final Approval: 8-21-2023
The Settlement creates a $6,375,000 Settlement Fund from which Settlement
Class Members may submit Pet Injury Claims and/or Consumer Food Purchase Claims.
Settlement Class Members who file valid Pet Injury Claims and / or valid Consumer Food. There were 266,785 valid claims. There may be an adjustment to the the payout. Higher I hope
Does anyone know if there were any objections filed in this case? Objections definitely hold up the settlement process, Thanks for any information!
According to court records and listed in final order, No timely objections to the Settlement were filed, and this is a strong indication
that the Settlement was well received by the Class and is fair, adequate and reasonable.
Please add me
Mrs. Sandra NO APPEALS WERE FILED. I JUST GOT MY EMAIL TODAY TO CONFIRM THE PRODUCT NAME@PURCHASE DATE& NAME@STORE OF PURCHASES TOO. THEN WHEN U FINISH YOUR Confirmation EMAIL;
THEY ASK HOW U WANT 2 RECEIVE YOUR SETTLEMENT CHECK .
??? MASTERCARD OR DIRECT DEPOSIT OR ZELLE OR ETC???????