Mom Sues Walmart After Finding LIVE Worms in SpaghettiOs

A Florida mother is taking Walmart and Campbell’s to court after claiming a can of SpaghettiOs, one of America’s most recognizable kid-friendly meals, was “infested” with worm-like organisms that were allegedly moving inside the food.

The shocking lawsuit was filed Tuesday in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida, and seeks more than $75,000 in damages. The complaint accuses both Walmart and Campbell’s of negligence and violations of federal food safety laws.

The case centers on a can of Campbell’s SpaghettiOs allegedly purchased from a Walmart store near the family’s home in Okeechobee County, Florida.

According to the lawsuit, Mary Hubbard and her daughter, identified in court papers only as P.L., were eating the SpaghettiOs on June 6, 2024, when they allegedly noticed something horrifying inside the can.

The complaint claims there “appeared to be worms or parasites actively moving within the food.” Hubbard also allegedly recorded videos that “clearly depict worm-like organisms moving within the food product,” according to court filings.

What started as a simple meal with one of America’s most familiar pantry staples allegedly turned into a nightmare for the family.

Hubbard claims she suffered serious health problems after eating the product, including a parasitic infection, gastrointestinal illness and sepsis. Her daughter allegedly experienced nausea, vomiting and a parasitic infection, according to the lawsuit.

Campbell’s, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has strongly denied the allegations. The company called the claims “without merit” and rejected the accusations made in the lawsuit.

Walmart, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, said it would respond in court, adding that the health and safety of its customers remains a top priority.

The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.

SpaghettiOs have been a beloved childhood staple for generations. Campbell’s first launched the circular pasta meal in the 1960s, marketing it as “spoonable spaghetti.” Since then, the canned pasta in tomato and cheese sauce has become a go-to option for parents, kids and picky eaters across the country.

Campbell’s is also known for its famous soups, including condensed tomato soup, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken and chunky chicken noodle.

The lawsuit comes as food contamination concerns continue to make headlines. In April 2025, federal food safety officials issued a recall involving several soup products, including some under the Campbell’s umbrella, over concerns that pieces of wood could be present in a federally regulated ingredient, cilantro.

That recall involved 13 products, including soups, chili and a taco bowl. Most of the products were frozen dishes.

Walmart has also faced its share of legal battles in recent years. The retail giant previously agreed to a $5.6 million settlement in a civil case accusing the company of overcharging customers. In February, Walmart also agreed to pay a $100 million settlement after the Federal Trade Commission claimed delivery drivers lost tens of millions of dollars in earnings.

The company remains one of the biggest grocery retailers in the United States, with more than 5,000 supercenters nationwide.

For now, Hubbard’s lawsuit raises disturbing questions about one of the most familiar canned meals in American households. Campbell’s denies the claims, Walmart says it will answer in court, and a Florida family is alleging that a quick meal turned into a terrifying health ordeal.