Published
January 5, 2026
Updated
July 29, 2026
The Mid America Pet Food settlement covers recalled products allegedly contaminated with Salmonella; final approval is under appeal and payments are on hold.
Current Status
The court granted final approval February 6, 2026. The official administrator says two purported class members appealed that order, so valid-claim payments cannot be issued until the appeals are fully resolved. No estimated resolution or payment date is available.StatusAppeal pending; payments stayed
Claim DeadlineFebruary 5, 2026 (Passed)
BenefitUp to documented losses; limited no-document tiers
Proof RequiredVaried by food-purchase or pet-injury claim tier
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Mid America Pet Food marketed and sold products contaminated with Salmonella following several recalls. The company denied that the claims were meritorious and denied liability.Who Was Included?
The nationwide class covered people and entities that bought covered Mid America products, including specified Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark products, from October 31, 2022 through February 29, 2024.What Benefits Were Available?
Documented purchase and pet-injury claims could recover approved losses under the allocation plan, including documented pet-injury losses up to $100,000. Limited benefits were available for certain claims supported by sworn declarations rather than receipts.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the Mid America Pet Food Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$5.5 million
Case Title
Filardi v. Mid-America Pet Food, LLC
Case Number
23-cv-11170-NSR
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Current Milestone
Two appeals pending from February 6, 2026 final approval
Official Website
Mid America Pet Food Settlement
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