Published
June 16, 2023
Updated
July 29, 2026
The $6.375 million Midwestern Pet Foods settlement resolved claims involving allegedly contaminated pet food; the claim period is closed.
Current Status
The court granted final approval on August 21, 2023, and the August 3, 2023 claim deadline has passed. The official settlement site does not provide a current public update confirming when distributions were completed.StatusFinal approval granted
Claim DeadlineAugust 3, 2023 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$6.375 million
Payment UpdateNo current public distribution notice
What Was This Case About?
The multidistrict litigation alleged that certain Midwestern Pet Foods products were contaminated with aflatoxin or Salmonella and caused pet illness or death. The defendants denied the allegations, and the court did not decide the merits.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered purchasers of specified Midwestern Pet Foods and Nunn Milling products identified in the official notice, including certain Sportmix products, during the applicable class period.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claims could receive reimbursement for covered product purchases and qualifying pet injuries under the allocation plan. Documentation affected the available amount; purchase claims without proof were subject to lower caps.Official Information
Review current notices and court documents on the Midwestern Pet Foods Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$6.375 million
Case Title
In re Midwestern Pet Foods Marketing, Sales Practices and Product Liability Litigation
Case Number
3:21-cv-00007-RLY-MPB
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Current Milestone
Final approval granted August 21, 2023
Official Website
Midwestern Pet Foods Settlement
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