What is the Mid America Pet Food Class Action About?
If you purchased certain Mid America Pet Food products in the U.S. that were later recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination between September 3, 2023, and November 9, 2023, you may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a new $5.5 million class action settlement. The settlement provides compensation for pet owners who bought the affected brands or whose pets became ill or died after consuming them. Mid America Pet Food LLC denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation.
The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit alleged that Mid America Pet Food marketed and sold pet food products contaminated with Salmonella, which may have caused serious illness or death in pets and potential illness in people handling the food.
The Mid America pet food class action settlement covers certain recalled Mid America Pet Food Products identified in the official notice and on the settlement website. Mid America Pet Food denies any wrongdoing. The parties agreed to this settlement to avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation.
Who is Included in the Mid America Settlement?
You are in the Settlement Class if you are a person or entity residing in the United States who purchased one or more covered Mid America Pet Food Products listed on the official settlement website as part of the recalls announced on September 3, 2023, October 30, 2023, and November 9, 2023.
Excluded are purchasers for resale, certain individuals who previously settled directly with the company, officers and directors of Defendant, the Court and its staff, and anyone who validly opts out.
What Is Mid America Pet Food?
Mid America Pet Food is a Texas-based pet food manufacturer known for producing several popular pet food brands including Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark. In 2023, Mid America Pet Food issued multiple recalls for potential Salmonella contamination that led to this class action settlement.
What Pet Food Products are Covered?
The settlement applies to specific Mid America Pet Food Products associated with the Salmonella related recalls, including select Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark products, among others, with “Best By” dates before October 31, 2024.
Mid America Class Action Product List
| Dog Food Products | |||
| Product Description | UPC | Bag Size | Best By Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002343 / 854524005092 / 894308002336 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002428 / 854524005108 / 894308002152 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Formula | 894308002411 / 854524005115 / 894308002053 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Ocean Fish Formula | 894308002497 / 854524005122 / 894308002077 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Chicken Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005016 / 854524005245 / 854524005047 | 30 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Lamb Meal & Sweet Potato Recipe | 854524005177 / 854524005160 / 854524005184 | 30 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine | 894308002510 / 894308002527 / 894308002176 | 30 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy | 894308002473 / 894308002534 / 894308002169 | 30 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Hero Canine | 894308002763 / 894308002381 / 854524005290 | 50 lb / 30 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Grain Free Ultra Pro | 894308002480 / 854524005306 | 30 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Performance | 894308002404 / 854524005337 | 40 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Nutra Pro | 854524005085 / 854524005146 / 854524005078 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Purpose Senior Healthy Weight | 894308002572 / 854524005153 / 894308002596 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Elite Canine | 894308002824 / 894308002831 / 894308002848 | 50 lb / 40 lb / 15 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic High Energy | 854524005252 / 894308002367 / 854524005313 | 50 lb / 40 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus | 854524005276 / 894308002374 / 854524005139 / 894308002145 | 50 lb / 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Multi-Pro | 894308002718 / 854524005214 / 854524005344 | 50 lb / 30 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Professional | 854524005269 / 894308002350 / 854524005320 | 50 lb / 40 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Edge Energy | 899944446056 / 899944446063 / 899944446070 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Realtree Max-5 Pro | 899944446025 / 899944446032 / 899944446049 | 40 lb / 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Dog Food, High Energy | 899944446094 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Original | 899944446087 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Protein Plus | 899944446100 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Dog Food, Sport Protein | 899944446148 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Dog Food, Joint Support | 899944446131 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Dog Food, Puppy Plus | 899944446155 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Eagle Mountain Pet Food Pro Balance, Dog Food | 899944446001 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Member’s Mark Beef & Brown Rice Recipe, Dog Food | 193968343347 | 30 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Member’s Mark Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe, Dog Food | 193968343354 | 30 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula (June 2024) | 1000016890 / 1000016891 / 1000016892 | 5 lb / 15 lb / 40 lb | 6/12/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Classic Hi-Pro Plus (April 2024) | 1000016385 | 5 lb | 4/30/2024 |
| Cat Food Products | |||
| Product Description | UPC | Bag Size | Best By Date |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Hi-Pro Plus Active Cat & Kitten | 854524005825 / 854524005832 | 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Grain Free Fit Feline Indoor Cat | 854524005870 / 854524005887 | 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Grain Free Healthy Skin & Coat Indoor Cat | 854524005900 / 854524005917 | 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Victor Super Premium Cat Food, Mers Feline | 854524005283 / 854524005221 | 15 lb / 5 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Gold Cat Food, Ranch & Sea Recipe | 899944446162 | 16 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
| Wayne Feeds Cat Food, Barn Cat Plus | 899944446179 | 40 lb | Before 10/31/2024 |
For a full list of eligible products, check the product list on the official settlement website.
Submit a Claim
What Benefits are Available?
Settlement benefits are paid from the $5,500,000 Settlement Fund according to the Plan of Allocation. Eligible Settlement Class Members may receive:
1. Pet Injury Claims
Settlement Class Members who claim that a covered Mid America Pet Food Product caused pet illness or death may seek:
• Documented Pet Injury Claims: Paid at 100% of approved documented losses, up to $100,000 per Valid Claim Form. Acceptable documentation includes veterinary records, invoices, receipts, payment records, or other evidence of expenses and losses, including necessary future care related to the exposure.
• Undocumented Pet Injury Claims Supported Solely by Declaration: Paid at $50 for pets that became ill but did not die, or $100 for pets that died. These claims must be credible in the judgment of the Settlement Administrator.
• Breeder Claims: For breeders with documented business related pet injury losses, up to the same $100,000 cap per Valid Claim Form.
2. Consumer Food Purchase Claims
• Documented Food Purchase Claims: Paid at 100% of approved purchase price for covered Mid America Pet Food Products with documentation such as receipts, invoices, order confirmations, or proof of payment.
• Undocumented Food Purchase Claims: $20 per bag of covered product, up to two bags per Settlement Class Member, for a maximum of $40 without receipts.
3. Pro Rata Adjustments
If there is money left in the Net Settlement Fund after paying all valid claims at full value, approved claims may be increased proportionally. If there is not enough money to pay all valid claims in full, payments will be reduced on a pro rata basis.
How Do I File a Claim?
To receive any payment, you must submit a Claim Form. You can:
• File online through the official settlement website, or
• Complete and mail a paper Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator.
Each Claim Form must be fully completed, signed, and, if applicable, include supporting documentation for pet injuries or product purchases. Follow the instructions on the form carefully.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
Your Claim Form must be submitted online, or postmarked if mailed, by February 5, 2026. Late claims are expected to be denied and treated the same as doing nothing.
When Will I Get Paid?
Payments will be issued after:
• The Court grants final approval of the settlement at or after the Final Approval Hearing on February 6, 2026,
• Any appeals are resolved, and
• Claims are reviewed and processed under the Plan of Allocation.
This process can take time. Approved claimants will be notified by the Settlement Administrator regarding their payment amount.
What Rights Do I Give Up?
Unless you exclude yourself, you will remain in the Settlement Class and will release all claims related to the recalled Mid America Pet Food Products and alleged Salmonella contamination that were or could have been raised in this case. You will not be able to sue Mid America Pet Food separately for those same issues.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:
What Are My Options?
• Submit a Claim: Receive payment if eligible and your claim is approved.
• Exclude Yourself: Mail a valid Exclusion Request by January 6, 2026 to keep your right to sue Mid America Pet Food separately. You will not receive payment from this settlement.
• Object: If you stay in the Settlement Class, you may file a written objection to the settlement by January 6, 2026.
• Do Nothing: You stay in the Settlement Class, give up certain rights, and receive no payment.
How to Exclude Yourself
To opt out, you must mail a written Exclusion Request to the Settlement Administrator so it is postmarked no later than January 6, 2026. Your request must include your full name, current address, a statement that you wish to be excluded from the Settlement Class in Filardi v. Mid-America Pet Food, LLC, Case No. 23-cv-11170-NSR, and sufficient proof that you are a Settlement Class Member.
How to Object
If you do not exclude yourself, you may object by sending a written objection postmarked no later than January 6, 2026 to the Court, the Settlement Administrator, Class Counsel, and Defendant’s Counsel. Your objection must include the case name and number, your contact information, reasons for your objection, proof of class membership, and whether you intend to appear at the Final Approval Hearing.
Important Class Action Settlement Dates
• Exclusion (Opt Out) Deadline: January 6, 2026
• Objection Deadline: January 6, 2026
• Claim Form Deadline: February 5, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Webex Teleconference)
Claim Form Website: Settlement Website
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Official Settlement Notice
FAQ About the Mid America Pet Food Settlement
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The proposed Settlement Fund is $5,500,000, subject to Court approval, to cover payments to Settlement Class Members, notice and administration costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and service awards.
How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You must be a U.S. resident who purchased one or more covered Mid America Pet Food Products listed on the settlement website during the relevant period. Purchases for resale and other excluded categories do not qualify.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
You may receive:
• 100% of approved documented pet injury losses (capped at $100,000 per Valid Claim Form),
• $50 or $100 for certain pet injury claims supported solely by declaration,
• 100% of approved documented purchase prices, or
• Up to $40 total for undocumented purchase claims at $20 per bag for up to two bags.
All claim amounts may be adjusted up or down on a pro rata basis depending on the total number and value of valid claims.
How Do I File a Claim?
Submit a Claim Form online through the official website or by mail following the instructions in the notice. Include documentation if you are seeking full reimbursement for pet injuries or purchases.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by February 5, 2026.
How Many People are Affected?
The Settlement Class includes all eligible purchasers of covered Mid America Pet Food Products across the United States. The exact number of Settlement Class Members will be determined through the claims process.
What are the Important Dates?
Exclusion and objection deadline is January 6, 2026. The claim deadline is February 5, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
When is the Class Action Settlement Payment Date?
Payments will be distributed after final approval, resolution of any appeals, and completion of claim review. No exact payment date is set.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Documentation is required for full reimbursement of pet injury expenses and purchase refunds. Limited flat payments are available for certain undocumented claims, subject to review and potential pro rata reduction.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: www.MidAmericaPetfoodSettlement.com
• Mid America Pet Food Class Action Court Docket: Filardi v. Mid-America Pet Food, LLC, Case No. 23-cv-11170-NSR, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful and accurate claims. Submitting false information can result in denial of benefits and potential penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the Settlement Administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm.
