Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk

March 27, 2021 — Midwestern Pet Foods of Evansville, Indiana is recalling multiple brands of dog and cat food because they have the potential to be contaminated with disease-causing Salmonella bacteria.

What's Recalled?

Recalled products include specific lots of CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian produced at its production facility in Monmouth, Illinois.

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The J. M. Smucker Co. Issues Limited, Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Meow Mix® Original Choice Dry Cat Food for Potential Salmonella Contamination

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Freshpet Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

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July 29, 2021 — Sunshine Mills is recalling six dog food brands due to dangerous levels of aflatoxin.

Aflatoxin is a potentially deadly by-product associated with the overgrowth of Aspergillus flavus (a type of mold typically found on corn).

The toxin can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant amounts.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in association with the related products. No other Sunshine Mills pet foods are affected by this announcement.

What's Recalled?

Sunshine Mills Dog Food Recall Batch Info July 2021

Sold Nationwide

The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally.

Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves.

There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

Message from the Company

"While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products."

What to Do?

Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled dog food should discontinue use of the product… and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at 800-705-2111 from 7 am to 4 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Or by email at [email protected] for additional information.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to the FDA's "Report a Pet Food Complaint" page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Simply Nourish Dog Food Recall
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Simply Nourish Recalls 8 Products
August 13, 2021 — Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company of Monroe, Washington, is recalling approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish frozen dog food due to it elevated levels of Vitamin D.

What's Being Recalled?

Recalled products are marketed in 2-pound and 4.5-pound packages across specific "Best By" dates.

A full list of affected products is included below:


Simply Nourish Dog Food Recall Batch Info

Affected Simply Nourish frozen food products were distributed at select PetSmart stores nationwide.

No illnesses have been reported to date. No other products have been affected.

About Vitamin D Toxicity in Dogs

Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss.

Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels or over a long period of time can lead to serious health issues in dogs… including kidney failure and death.

Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the products listed above and are exhibiting these symptoms, should contact their veterinarian.

What Caused the Recall?

The recall was initiated after a routine nutrition test confirmed elevated Vitamin D levels on certain Simply Nourish frozen food products.

Subsequent investigation indicates the problem arose as a result of the vitamin mix dosage being significantly reduced by the vitamin mix manufacturer, and this change was not detected or properly communicated.

As a result, the dosage was not reduced.

Company Message

We care deeply about our customers and their pets, and have put corrective actions into place to ensure this issue does not reoccur.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to Do?

Consumers should immediately stop feeding the above products to their dogs.

Consumers who have purchased Simply Nourish Frozen Food are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-938-6673 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm PST.

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to the FDA's "Report a Pet Food Complaint" page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

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Top Quality Dog Food Recall of August 2021
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Top Quality Dog Food Beef HVM Package
August 26, 2021 — Top Quality Dog Food of Hyattsville, MD is recalling one batch of its "Beef HVM" product due to possible contamination with Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

What's Recalled?

The following product is affected by this recall.

Beef HVM recipe
1-pound packages
Lot Number 071521
About Salmonella and Listeria

Salmonella, Listeria, can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.

Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, vulnerable or elderly people, and others with compromised immune systems.

Healthy people may suffer short-term symptoms such as fever, headaches, stiffness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Listeria monocytogenes infections pose a serious threat to pregnant woman, as it can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.

Listeria monocytogenes infections are uncommon in pets, but they are possible.

Symptoms may include mild to severe diarrhea; anorexia; fever; nervous, muscular, and respiratory signs; abortion; depression; shock; and death.

Healthy people should monitor themselves and their pets for symptoms.

Where Was the Product Sold?

The recalled "Beef HVM" was distributed in DC, MD, VA, DE, PA, MA, CT, and SC and product was distributed through mail order and direct delivery from 7/27/21 to 8/2/21.

The "Beef HVM" comes in a 1-pound package marked with lot #071521 on the bottom right corner of the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the "Beef HVM" 1-pound packages in question.

What Caused the Recall?

The contamination was noted after a state surveillance sample revealed the presence of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, in some 1-pound packages of Beef HVM.

The remaining "Beef HVM" batch in our possession has been quarantined and we have discontinued the distribution of this batch while FDA and our company continue their investigation as to the source of the contamination.

What to Do?

Based on its records, the High Quality claims it has already contacted those who have received this lot number.

In addition, the company encourages all customers who received this product to dispose of any unused product immediately.

If you find the "Beef HVM" 1-pound package with lot number 071521 in your possession, you're invited to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

You can contact the Top Quality Dog Food company at 240-802-6601, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET.

You can also write to [email protected]

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to the FDA's "Report a Pet Food Complaint" page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Fromm Family Foods Voluntarily Recalls Four Star Shredded Entrée Canned Food for Dogs Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.


Summary

Company Announcement Date:
October 01, 2021
FDA Publish Date:
October 01, 2021
Product Type:
Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages
Pet Food
Ingredients
Ingredients
Reason for Announcement:
Elevated levels of Vitamin D
Company Name:
Fromm Family Foods
Brand Name:
Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals
Product Description:
Shredded Entrée canned dog food
Company Announcement

MEQUON, WI, (OCTOBER 1, 2021) - FROMM FAMILY FOODS is issuing a voluntary recall of approximately 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D.

Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their dogs.

Potential adverse reactions could occur in all size dogs. No reports of illness or injury have been reported from consumers to date, however Fromm management has determined it is prudent to pull these four lots out of distribution.

Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.

Affected recalled products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores nationwide. Products are packaged in 12 oz. cans with Best By Date 08/2024. A full list of affected products is below:

Product Name

Net Weight

UPC

Best By Date Range

Four-Star SHREDDED BEEF IN GRAVY ENTRÉE
food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11877 12 oz. per can 7270511876 Best By Date 082024
Four-Star SHREDDED CHICKEN IN GRAVY ENTRÉE
food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11881 12 oz. per can 7270511880 Best By Date 082024
Four-Star SHREDDED PORK IN GRAVY ENTRÉE
food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11879 12 oz. per can 7270511878 Best By Date 082024
Four-Star SHREDDED TURKEY IN GRAVY ENTRÉE
food for dogs, 12 cans per case, 11883 12 oz. per can 7270511882 Best By Date 082024
There are no other Fromm products affected by this recall. The recall was initiated after we discovered, through our own analysis, that these products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. We have identified and isolated the error, and in addition to our existing safety process, we have put corrective actions into place to prevent this from happening again.

This voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased Fromm Four-Star Shredded Entrée canned dog food are urged to return the product to your retailer. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-325-6331 from Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Central Time, or may contact [email protected].

Tuffy's Pet Foods; Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of a Limited Quantity of Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food in a Tetrapak Carton Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D

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Sam's Club Dog Treats Recall
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Sams Club Members Mark Beef Sticks Dog Treats Recall November 2021

November 16, 2021 — Sam's Club of Bentonville, Arkansas, is recalling Member's Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats due to the potential presence of metal material.

What Caused the Recall?

The recall was initiated across all Sam's Clubs following a limited number of customer reports.

See section below for the product description, UPC and product type.

What's Recalled?

The following identifying information is provided by Sam's Club Members Mark in its official news release dated November 16, 2021.



Member's Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats
Package Size: 2.2 pounds
UPC: 19396-804731
Date: All products sold since March 1, 2021

What to Do?

If you have the affected product in your possession, do not feed it to your pets.

Affected treats should be discarded or may be returned to Sam's Club for a full refund.

If you have resold any of this product, the company requests that you contact your customers and notify them of the recall.

If you have any questions or concerns about this recall, please contact Member's Mark customer service at 1-888-301-0332 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CST Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST on Sundays.

Members may also contact the Sam's Member Care Center via the live chat on https://help.samsclub.com/.

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to the FDA's "Report a Pet Food Complaint" page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Family Dollar Recalls Dog Food, Cat Food, Treats. Multiple Brands
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Family Dollar Stores Pet Food and Treats Recall

February 18, 2022 — Family Dollar, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of dog food, cat food and treats.

The recall was caused by health hazards associated with rodent infestations and may include the presence of Salmonella bacteria.

Which Pet Food and Treats Are Recalled?

The FDA bulletin did not include the names of specific brands that are recalled.

When we contacted Family Dollar, the agent was not able to provide the names of the affected products.

On February 22, 2022, the company website listed the following brands for sale:

57 dry dog foods
36 wet dog foods
38 dog treats
35 dry cat foods
36 wet cat foods
13 cat treats
The retail inventory at each store varies. Some brands are sold only online.

The following represents a sampling of the dog food brands and cat food brands we found for sale on the Family Dollar website.

Unfortunately, The Dog Food Advisor cannot confirm which specific brands are included in the recall. The following list is offered in good faith and may not be accurate or complete.

9 Lives
Alpo
Alpo Tbonz
Ashland Farms
Beefeaters
Beggin' Strips
Beneful
Cesars
Friskies
Gravy Train
Kibble 'n Bits
Kit & Kaboodle
Meow Mix
Pedigree
Pounce
Pup-peroni
Purina Cat Chow
Purina Dog Chow
Purina One
Snausages
Temptations
Where Were the Products Sold?

In a later follow-up email, the FDA advised the affected products were distributed in the 6 states below:

Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
What Caused the Recall?

The affected products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and were stored and shipped to 404 stores from Family Dollar Distribution Center in West Memphis, Arkansas.

The violations occurred during the period from January 1, 2021 through the present due to the infestation with rodents and rodent activity at Family Dollar Distribution Center.

About Salmonella

Use or consumption of affected products may present risk of illness due to the potential presence of Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in infants, young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant persons, persons with pre- existent pathology (e.g., patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy treatments, organ transplant recipient, etc.) and others with weakened immune systems.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

About the Recall

To date, Family Dollar is not aware of any consumer complaints or reports of illness related to this recall.

Products covered by this retail level recall include all: (i) drugs; (ii) medical devices; (iii) cosmetics; (iv) dietary supplements; and (v) human and animal (pet) food products.

The recall does not apply to products shipped directly to the stores by the distributor or manufacturer, such as all frozen and refrigerated items.

The 404 stores to which this recall applies are listed on the attached schedule. The recall does not apply to other store locations.

Family Dollar is notifying its affected stores by letter asking them to check their stock immediately and to quarantine and discontinue the sale of any affected product.

What to Do?

Customers who may have purchased affected goods may return such product to the Family Dollar store from where they were purchased, without receipt.

Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9am and 5pm EST.

Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products.

Customers with concerns about their pets who have eaten the recalled animal food products should contact their veterinarian.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Stops Sale of Pet Food Due to "Grossly Insanitary Conditions"

Bravo Packing Performance Dog Label March 2021
Bravo Packing Dog Food Recall — March 2021

March 28, 2022 — Bravo Packing of Carney's Point, N.J., has been ordered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing pet food due to (among other violations) "grossly insanitary conditions".

A Federal judge has "entered a consent decree against" Bravo Packing due to violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Previous Bravo Packing Recalls
Reported by The Dog Food Advisor

Dog Food Advisor has previously alerted readers about 4 recall events involving Bravo Packing:

Bravo Packing Expands Dog and Cat Food Recall (3/17/2021)
Bravo Packing Recalls Performance Dog Pet Food (3/3/2021)
FDA: Do Not Feed Performance Dog Raw Pet Food (9/26/2019)
Performance Dog Pet Food Recall (9/13/2018)
Historic Legal Action

This legal ruling marks the first permanent injunction against an animal food manufacturer for violating modern public safety standards in history.

What Caused This Action?

According to Dr. Steven Solomon, director of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine:

"The FDA has taken this action to protect public health because, despite multiple inspections, notifications of violations, and recalls, this firm continued to operate under insanitary conditions and produce pet food contaminated with harmful bacteria. We will not tolerate firms that put people or animals at risk and will take enforcement actions when needed."

FDA Warnings and Inspections

The FDA conducted inspections in 2019 and 2021 and issued a warning letter to the facility in 2020.

During these inspections, the FDA found evidence of significant food safety violations including grossly insanitary conditions and the failure to follow good manufacturing practices regulations for animal food.

Multiple samples of finished raw pet food products collected during the inspections tested positive for Salmonella.

Pet food that is contaminated with Salmonella can lead to illness in both the pets consuming the food, as well as humans, who handle the food and care for the pets.

Some of these finished samples as well as environmental samples from the two inspections also tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes."

FDA Warns Dog Food Maker Due to Safety Violations – Multiple Brands



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Evolve Chicken and Rice Dog Food by Sunshine Mills
Tested positive for aflatoxin
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Important — This Is Not a Recall

May 15, 2022 — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Warning Letter to Sunshine Mills, Inc., of Red Bay, Alabama due to significant safety violations. The letter was originally issued to the company on March 7, 2022, but was not made public by the FDA until April 18, 2022.

Sunshine Mills Logo

Sunshine Mills produces multiple brands of dog food and treats. However, the FDA did not include a complete list of products affected by its warning letter.

What Caused the Warning?

FDA inspections were performed on various dates in 2021 and revealed violations of the FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for animal food, which caused the maker's products to be adulterated.

Sunshine Mills Brands

The following brands are produced by Sunshine Mills. Due to the incomplete nature of the FDA's report, there's no way to know which brands are linked to this FDA warning.

Evolve
Nurture Farms
Triumph
Veterinary Select
Paula Deen Home Cookin'
Meaty Treats
Sportsman's Pride
Hunter's Special
Pup Corn Plus
Pet Life
Crunchin' Bones
Dr. Dental Fresh Chews
Other Brands Affected

Other products may also be affected. That's because Sunshine Mills "co-packs" food and treat products for a number of other (unspecified) brands.

However, since pet food makers are not required to disclose sub-contractor information to consumers, there's no way to know what other brands may be affected.

Sunshine Mills Recall History

The following list includes all dog food recalls related to Sunshine Mills through May 15, 2022.

Six Dog Food Brands Recalled Due to Dangerous Mold Toxin (7/29/2021)
Sunshine Mills Recalls Multiple Dog Food Brands (6/3/2021)
15 Pet Food Brands Recalled Due to High Levels of Aflatoxin (10/9/2020)
Sunshine Mills Recalls Multiple Dog Food Brands Due to Aflatoxin (9/3/2020)
Sunshine Mills Recalls Nature's Menu Dog Food (8/25/2020)
Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D Discovered in Several Dog Food Brands (12/7/2018)
Evolve, Sportsman's Pride, and Triumph Dog Food Recall (11/28/2018)
Giant and Martin's Recall Nature's Promise Dog Food (11/21/2018)
Partial List of
Inspection Findings

FDA Investigators noted evidence of significant violations of its Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. A partial sampling of the inspector's findings includes:

"…your firm's laboratory tested a sample of finished dog food kibble, Evolve Chicken and Rice Dog Formula… and detected an elevated aflatoxin level of 32.7 ppb. This is an indication that you failed to implement your ingredient testing preventive control, resulting in the use of an ingredient containing elevated levels of aflatoxin."

"…you failed to follow the manufacturer's mycotoxin test kit instructions, as well as your firm's SOPs… regarding sample preparation for incoming grain analysis."

"You failed to maintain animal food contact surfaces to protect animal food from being contaminated…"

"You failed to keep your plant clean and in good repair to prevent animal food from becoming adulterated…"

Full FDA Warning Letter

The warning letter continues by documenting additional violations.

View the full FDA Warning Letter here.

Reporting Pet Food Problems

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to the FDA's "Report a Pet Food Complaint" page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Thank you Rj for all the info. None of what I feed my cats and dogs is on the extensive lists but it's good to know and be aware before.

Freshpet Dog Food Recall June 2022

June 18, 2022 — Freshpet Inc. is recalling a single lot of Freshpet Select dog food due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

What's Being Recalled?

Details for the recalled product are listed below.

The Sell by date, along with the UPC code, can be found on the bottom and back of each bag.

Batch Information

Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe
Package size: 4.5 pound bag
Sell by date: 10/29/22 L3
Retail UPC code: 627975011673
Lot code: 10/29/22
About Salmonella

Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans, notably children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised, when handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.

Salmonella and Dogs

Dogs with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

Some dogs will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain.

Infected but otherwise healthy dogs can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

If your dog has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

About the Recall

According to the company…

Our Freshpet Team had designated this single lot for destruction, but a small portion of the lot was inadvertently shipped to retailers in limited geographic markets in the last two weeks.

No other Freshpet products or lot codes are impacted by this recall.

To date, Freshpet has received no reports of illness, injury, or adverse reaction.

Where Was the Product Sold?

The single lot may have sold at limited Walmart stores in Alabama and Georgia. And at limited Target stores and other select retailers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia.

What to Do?

If pet parents have products matching the following description and sell by date in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their dogs and dispose of it immediately.

Please call the company if you have any of the recalled product: Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe (4.5 lb. bag) with Sell by Date 10/29/22.

The Sell by date, along with the UPC code, can be found on the bottom and back of each bag.

Pet parents who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should call Freshpet at 800-285-0563 Monday through Friday, 9 am to 9 pm (ET) and Saturday through Sunday 9 am to 1 pm (ET).

Or visit https://freshpet.co/JUNE22.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reporting Pet Food Problems

U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to the FDA's "Report a Pet Food Complaint" page.

Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

Thanks for telling us about this, Rj!

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Primal Dog Food Recall of July 2022



Primal Beef Formula
July 6, 2022 — Primal Pet Foods is recalling a single lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

What's Being Recalled?

Details for the recall are listed below. The lot number and best by date can be found on the lower third of the back of the Raw Frozen Primal Patties package.


Primal Dog Food Recall Beef Formula Back of Package


Batch Information

Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula
Package size: 6 pound bag
Best by date: 05/22/23
Lot code: #W10068709
Where Was It Sold?

The company distributed sixty-six cases (396 units) of this single lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties to Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and British Columbia, in late April 2022.

No other lot codes or Primal products are impacted by this announcement.

Primal Pet Foods has received no complaints or reports of illness to pets or humans due to this recalled product.

What Caused the Recall?

This voluntary recall is a result of routine sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which revealed a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in one sample from one lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.

About Listeria in Dogs

Listeria monocytogenes rarely cause illness in dogs, but it is possible.

Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.

Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed the recalled product, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian.

Listeria in People

People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes.

Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections and symptoms can be more severe.

Anyone exhibiting symptoms after handling this product should contact their healthcare provider.

Message from the Company

Primal Pet Foods is committed to the quality and safety of its products. The company uses a "test and hold" to ensure that all products test negative for harmful bacteria before being released for sale.

Primal Pet Foods confirmed that all testing results on this single lot of recalled product were negative for Listeria monocytogenes (both raw materials and finished product) before it left its production facility.

The Raw Frozen Primal Patties are sold in flexible packaging in the freezer at select pet stores.

Primal Pet Foods has temperature tracking devices on all shipments of frozen product to ensure storage requirements are met while being transported.

This product should be kept frozen until a pet parent is ready to use it.

What to Do?

If a pet parent has product from this lot in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their dog and dispose of it immediately.

Pet parents are also encouraged to follow all safe handling instructions on Primal packaging and wash their hands and all preparation surfaces after handling any raw product.

Consumers with questions are invited to contact the company by phone at (800) 742-1312 Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. PST, or by submitting an online request.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

July 12, 2022 — Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of its dog treats due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

What's Being Recalled?

Affected dog treats include:

Stormberg Dog Treats Recall Batch Information

See product images for verification of products being recalled. Coding information may be found on the back of each package to the left or right of the UPC code.







Billos Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat Recall

Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat Recall

Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat Recall

What Caused the Recall?

On July 6, 2022, the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) that a sample they collected tested positive for Salmonella spp.

Stormberg Foods and NCDA & CS are continuing their investigation into the cause of the problem.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

About Salmonella

Salmonella can affect pets eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with these products should contact their healthcare providers.

Salmonella in Pets

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.

Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

If your pet has consumed the recalled products and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

How Were the Affected Products Sold?

The products were distributed between June 8, 2022 and June 22, 2022. They were packaged in branded plastic bags in carboard master cases and shipped primarily to warehouses located in CA, MN, NC and RI.

Products were then shipped nationwide to retail facilities and consumers via the internet.

What to Do?

Consumers who have purchased these products and/or have pets who have become ill are urged to notify [email protected] immediately with all product information for return or proper disposal information.

Consumers with questions may contact the customer services department via (919) 947-6011, Monday – Saturday 3:00am – 9:00 pm EST or email 24h/day.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

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FDA Cautions Pet Owners Not to Feed Certain Lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products Due to Salmonella

August 5, 2022

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products raw cat food after samples from these lots tested positive for Salmonella. These foods have been associated with cases of illness in three kittens in a single household.
Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9116, manufactured on May 2, 2022.
Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Turkey Recipe for Cats, Lot 9121, manufactured on May 4, 2022.
The products are sold in white and clear plastic packages with blue and green labeling. Each pack weighs two pounds and consists of four separate units. The lot codes are on the front lower left unit of the package.
If you have these lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Food, or you can't be sure of the lot code of the products you have, throw them away. Do not feed them to your pets.
The FDA is issuing this alert because these lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products cat food represent a serious threat to human and animal health.
Salmonella can affect both human and animal health. People with symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult their health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella infection.
What is the problem?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets two lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Food because products from these lots tested positive for Salmonella.

These products are Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9116, manufactured on May 2, 2022; and Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Turkey Recipe for Cats, Lot 9121, manufactured on May 4, 2022. These products are manufactured by Arrow Reliance Inc., doing business as Darwin's Natural Pet Products, and are sold online direct to consumers.

The FDA collected and analyzed unopened samples of products from these two lots after receiving a report of illness in three kittens in a single household that had consumed the food and developed diarrhea. A stool sample from one of the kittens tested positive for Salmonella. A fourth kitten did not eat the food and did not become sick.

Whole genome sequencing of the Salmonella in the two products revealed that the turkey product contained Salmonella Typhimurium, while the chicken product contained Salmonella Typhimurium and Kentucky.

Why is the FDA issuing this alert?

The FDA is issuing this alert because these two lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products cat food represent a serious threat to human and animal health. Because these products are sold and stored frozen, the FDA is concerned that people may still have them in their possession and feed them to their pets.

The FDA recommended that Arrow Reliance Inc. voluntarily recall these products and notify the public, but the company has not done so.

What do I need to do?

If you have either of the two Darwin's Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Cat Foods listed above, stop feeding it to your pets and throw it away in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it.

Consumers who have had this product in their homes should clean refrigerators/freezers where the product was stored and clean and disinfect all bowls, utensils, food prep surfaces, pet bedding, litter boxes, toys, floors, and any other surfaces that the food or pet may have had contact with. Clean up the pet's feces in places where people or other animals may become exposed. Consumers should thoroughly wash their hands after handling the product or cleaning up potentially contaminated items and surfaces.

What is Salmonella and what are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness and death in humans and animals, especially those who are very young, very old, or have weak immune systems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people infected with Salmonella can develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment, but in some people, the diarrhea may be so severe that they need to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and then to other body sites unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. Consult your health care provider if you have symptoms of Salmonella infection.

Pets do not always display symptoms when infected with Salmonella, but signs can include vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite and/or decreased activity level. If your pet has these symptoms, consult a veterinarian promptly. You should also be aware that infected pets can shed the bacteria in their feces without showing signs of being sick.

Why is the FDA concerned about Salmonella in pet food?

Pet foods contaminated with Salmonella are of particular public health importance because they can affect both human and animal health. Pets can get sick from Salmonella and may also be carriers of the bacteria and pass it on to their human companions without appearing to be ill. The FDA is aware of cases in which humans and/or animals have gotten sick from exposure to Salmonella-contaminated pet foods (Salmonella-human casesExternal Link Disclaimer, Salmonella-kitten, Salmonella-kitten, dogExternal Link Disclaimer).

Once Salmonella gets established in the pet's gastrointestinal tract, the animal can shed the bacteria when it has a bowel movement, and the contamination can continue to spread. Because animals can shed the bacteria when they have bowel movements, it's particularly important to clean up the animal's feces in yards or parks where people or other animals may become exposed, in addition to cleaning items in the home.

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. Refrigeration or freezing does not kill Salmonella. Pet owners who choose to feed raw pet food should be aware of the risks associated with these products.

How can I report a pet illness?

People who think their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians. Veterinarians who wish to have pets tested for Salmonella may do so through the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network) if the pet is from a household with a person infected with Salmonella.

The FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling their state's FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.

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