Mid America Pet Food Salmonella Settlement: Complete Guide
Updated June 23, 2026 · By Timoteus Bakker
Short answer: The Mid America Pet Food settlement covers anyone who bought a recalled Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, or Member's Mark pet food bag from January 2023 onward. The recall was issued after Listeria and Salmonella contamination was confirmed in multiple production lots, with hundreds of pet illness reports and an FDA enforcement action. The no-proof tier pays $20 per bag for up to 2 bags ($40 max) — with a separate documented-vet-cost tier for class members whose pets had confirmed salmonella illness.
At a glance: $40 max · deadline February 5, 2026 · all 50 U.S. states · payment via Venmo or Zelle. No proof of purchase required.
The story behind the case
In November 2023, the FDA confirmed salmonella contamination in Victor brand pet food after weeks of consumer complaints about pet illnesses. The recall expanded over the following months to cover related brands (Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Sam's Club's Member's Mark line — all manufactured at the same Mid America Pet Food facility). The recall ultimately covered lot numbers spanning months of production.
The class action followed in early 2024. Like most pet-food recall settlements, it has two tiers: a no-proof attestation tier ($20 per bag, $40 cap) for any consumer who bought a recalled bag, and a documented-illness tier for class members whose pets had vet-confirmed salmonella from the food. The documented tier pays substantially more if you have records.
Settlement details at a glance
| Defendant | Mid America Pet Food |
| Filing deadline | February 5, 2026 |
| Maximum payout | $40 |
| Per-item rate | $20 per bag, up to 2 bags per household |
| Class period | Starting January 1, 2023 |
| Eligible states | all 50 U.S. states |
| Payment method | Venmo or Zelle |
| Proof of purchase | Not required (attestation only) |
Which products qualify
Covered products are any of the following brands and SKUs from the recalled lots:
- Victor pet food (dry kibble formulas)
- Wayne Feeds pet food
- Eagle Mountain pet food
- Member's Mark (Sam's Club) pet food manufactured by Mid America
The recall covered multiple production lots over ~10 months. If you bought any of these brands during the class period, you likely qualify — even if you no longer have the bag or lot number information.
How to file
- Download Class Action Buddy and set up your profile (name, address, payment info).
- Open the Mid America Pet Food Salmonella Recall settlement card from the home screen.
- Confirm the products you bought (check the boxes) and that you fit the class definition.
- Review the auto-filled PDF, sign it electronically, and submit through the app to the settlement administrator.
- Track status in the Claims tab. Receive your claim ID confirmation email within minutes.
Filing-specific notes:
Standard attestation claim form for the no-proof tier ($20/bag, up to 2 bags). For the documented-illness tier, you'll need to submit vet records, diagnosis paperwork, or salmonella test results for your pet. The documented tier pays in the hundreds to thousands depending on your specific vet costs.
The deadline (February 5, 2026) is the earliest among currently-open no-proof settlements — file before then.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to keep my Mid receipts to file?
No. The no-proof tier accepts a sworn attestation that you bought the covered product during the class period. No receipts, packaging, or product required.
Is the Mid America Pet Food Salmonella Recall settlement real?
Yes — it's a court-approved class action settlement with a court-appointed administrator. Verify via PACER or by Googling the case caption. No legitimate settlement ever charges you to file.
When does the Mid America Pet Food Salmonella Recall settlement pay out?
Typically 3-12 months after the February 5, 2026 deadline, depending on whether the fairness hearing has objections or appeals. Track status in the Claims tab inside the app.
My pet got sick from the recalled food — should I file the no-proof tier or the documented tier?
If you have vet records confirming salmonella illness from the food, file the documented-loss tier. It pays substantially more (covering vet costs, medications, and sometimes pain-and-suffering). The no-proof tier is for class members who bought the food but didn't have a documented pet illness.
Member's Mark is the Sam's Club brand — does this settlement really cover that?
Yes. Member's Mark pet food is manufactured by Mid America Pet Food (not by Sam's Club itself), so when the Mid America production facility was implicated in the recall, the Member's Mark SKUs were covered too.
Can I file if I bought the recalled bag but my pet didn't eat it / never opened it?
Yes. The no-proof tier compensates for the purchase price of the contaminated product, regardless of whether you opened the bag, fed it to your pet, or threw it away unopened.
File the Mid America Pet Food Salmonella Recall claim in 60 seconds
Class Action Buddy auto-fills the claim form using your saved profile. Review, sign, and submit — total time under a minute.
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