Mid-America Pet Food Class Action Settlement

U.S. residents who purchased Mid-America Pet Food products between October 2022 and February 2024 were eligible to claim up to $100,000 from a $5,500,000 Mid-America Pet Food settlement. The claim deadline was February 5, 2026.

The Mid-America Pet Food settlement resolved a class action lawsuit – Filardi et al. v. Mid America Pet Food, LLC, Case No. 7:23-cv-11170-NSR – filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York before Judge Nelson S. Roman. The lawsuit alleged that Mid America Pet Food, LLC manufactured pet food at its Mount Pleasant, Texas facility that was contaminated with Salmonella Kiambu, leading to three rounds of product recalls in 2023 affecting more than 35 products across multiple brands.

This page covers the full details of the settlement, including who was eligible, payout amounts, how the claim process worked, and what happened in the contamination incident. Although the claim deadline has passed, this information remains available as a reference for affected consumers and anyone tracking the case outcome.

Who can file a claim?

The claim deadline for the Mid-America Pet Food settlement was February 5, 2026. Claims are no longer being accepted. To have been eligible, individuals needed to meet the following criteria:

• Residency: Must be a resident of the United States.
• Purchase period: Must have purchased covered Mid-America Pet Food products between October 31, 2022 and February 29, 2024.
• Covered products: Products must be from the Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, or Member’s Mark brands with best-by dates before October 31, 2024.
• Class membership: Two classes were defined – the Food Purchase Class (for anyone who purchased covered products) and the Pet Injury Class (for those whose pets became ill or died after consuming the products).

How much can class members receive?

Payouts ranged from $20 per bag without documentation to up to $100,000 for documented pet injury or breeder losses. The specific amounts depended on the class and level of documentation provided:

• Food purchase with proof of purchase: 100% reimbursement of the purchase price. Required receipts or other documentation showing the purchase.
• Food purchase without proof: $20 per bag, up to a maximum of 2 bags ($40 total). No documentation required.
• Pet injury with documentation: Up to $100,000 for veterinary bills, treatment costs, and related expenses. Required veterinary records and other supporting documentation.
• Pet injury without documentation: $50 for pet illness or $100 for pet death. No documentation required beyond the claim form.
• Breeder losses with documentation: Up to $100,000 for documented losses to breeding operations. Required business records and veterinary documentation.

How to claim a pet food settlement payment

The claim deadline was February 5, 2026, and claims are no longer being accepted. When the claim window was open, class members could submit claims through the official settlement website or by mailing a completed claim form to the settlement administrator.

What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?

Documentation requirements varied by claim type:

• Food purchase without proof: No documentation was required. Claimants could receive $20 per bag for up to 2 bags without any receipts.
• Food purchase with proof: Receipts, credit card statements, or other records showing the purchase of covered products.
• Pet injury with documentation: Veterinary records, bills, and other evidence showing the pet became ill or died after consuming covered products.
• Pet injury without documentation: No documentation beyond the claim form itself. Claimants attested to the injury under penalty of perjury.
• Breeder losses: Business records, veterinary documentation, and other evidence of financial losses to the breeding operation.

Payout options

• Food Purchase (with proof) – 100% reimbursement. Requires purchase receipts or records.
• Food Purchase (without proof) – $20 per bag, max 2 bags ($40). No documentation required.
• Pet Injury (with documentation) – Up to $100,000. Requires veterinary records.
• Pet Injury (without documentation) – $50 for illness, $100 for death. No documentation required.
• Breeder Losses (with documentation) – Up to $100,000. Requires business and veterinary records.

Settlement fund breakdown

The $5,500,000 settlement fund covers:

When is the Mid-America Pet Food settlement payout date?

The claim deadline was February 5, 2026. The court granted final approval on February 6, 2026. However, an appeal was filed on March 4, 2026, which delays the distribution of payments to class members.

No specific payout date has been announced. Payments will not be issued until the appeal is resolved and the settlement becomes final. This process can take several months to over a year depending on the complexity of the appeal. The settlement administrator, Angeion Group, will notify class members when payments are ready to be distributed.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

In 2023, the FDA and CDC investigated cases of Salmonella Kiambu infections linked to pet food manufactured at Mid America Pet Food’s facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Seven human cases were confirmed across seven states, and six of the seven infected individuals were infants who had contact with the contaminated pet food or surfaces where it was prepared.

Three rounds of recalls followed throughout 2023, covering more than 35 products sold under the Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain Pro Balance, and Member’s Mark brands. The plaintiffs alleged that Mid America Pet Food sold contaminated products that posed health risks to both pets and their owners.

Mid America Pet Food denied the allegations but agreed to the $5,500,000 settlement to resolve the litigation. The settlement was designed to compensate consumers who purchased the recalled products as well as those whose pets were injured or died after consuming them.

Is the Mid-America Pet Food settlement legitimate?

Yes – this is a fully court-supervised class action settlement. Here is what confirms it:

• Case number: 7:23-cv-11170-NSR, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Judge: Nelson S. Roman
• Administrator: Angeion Group, an independent third-party settlement administrator
• Official site: midamericapetfoodsettlement.com
• Contact: 1-888-559-4088

The court granted final approval on February 6, 2026. An appeal was filed on March 4, 2026, which is currently pending. The settlement remains legitimate regardless of the appeal – the court already reviewed and approved the terms as fair and reasonable.

How much will I actually receive from the Mid-America Pet Food settlement?

The claim deadline has passed, so new claims cannot be filed. For those who did file, the actual payout depends on the total number of valid claims submitted and the resolution of the pending appeal.

• $40 maximum without documentation – the no-proof claim allowed $20 per bag for up to 2 bags. This was a fixed amount, but subject to pro-rata reduction if total claims exceeded the fund.
• Full reimbursement with proof – claimants with purchase receipts could receive 100% of the purchase price.
• Up to $100,000 for pet injuries – required detailed veterinary documentation. Without documentation, pet injury claims were capped at $50 for illness or $100 for death.

The $100,000 headline figure is the theoretical maximum for documented pet injury or breeder loss claims. Most claimants without documentation will likely receive $40 or less, depending on how many claims were filed against the fund.

What actually happened in the Mid-America Pet Food contamination?

Mid America Pet Food, LLC operated a pet food manufacturing facility at 2024 N. Frontage Road in Mount Pleasant, Texas. In 2023, the FDA and CDC began investigating cases of Salmonella Kiambu infections that were traced back to pet food produced at this facility.

What was contaminated: More than 35 pet food products across four brands – Victor Super Premium (over 20 product lines), Wayne Feeds (7 product lines), Eagle Mountain Pro Balance, and Member’s Mark (2 product lines). All affected products had best-by dates before October 31, 2024.

Who was affected: Seven human Salmonella infections were confirmed across seven states. Six of the seven cases involved infants, who are particularly vulnerable to Salmonella. Numerous pets were also reported to have become ill or died after consuming the contaminated food.

The recalls: Three separate recalls were issued in 2023, each expanding the scope as the investigation continued. The products had been sold nationwide through retail and online channels during the period from October 31, 2022 through February 29, 2024.

The lawsuit: Multiple plaintiffs filed suit alleging that Mid America Pet Food sold contaminated products and failed to adequately test or monitor its manufacturing processes. The company denied the allegations.

Why do companies settle product liability lawsuits even when they deny wrongdoing?

Settlement does not mean admission of guilt. Companies settle product liability lawsuits for practical reasons:

• Litigation is expensive – legal fees, expert witnesses, and discovery costs can exceed the settlement amount
• Trials are unpredictable – a jury verdict could result in a much larger payout, especially in cases involving contaminated food and infant illnesses
• Settling ends years of ongoing litigation, negative press, and reputational damage
• For plaintiffs, settlement guarantees a defined payout rather than risking nothing at trial

Courts review every class action settlement to confirm the terms are fair and reasonable before granting approval. The court in this case approved the settlement on February 6, 2026. Denying the allegations while settling is standard legal practice and has no effect on the rights of class members who filed claims.

Sources

1. Official settlement website
2. Class notice (long form)
3. Settlement agreement
4. FDA/CDC investigation notice
5. Class action news coverage

Settlement Summary

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