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Latest Recall:
October 13, 2021
2021 Recalls
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Tuffy's Pet Foods
Brand Names Affected:
Nutri Source
Date Of Recall:
October 12, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Recalled Product(s):
Nutri Source Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food TetraPak
Best By Date(s):
29 Jun 2023
1 Sep 2023
Package Size(s):
12.5 oz. cartons
Batch/Lot Number(s):
0629101N1
0901101N1
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tuffys-pet-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-pure-vita-salmon-entree-dog-food
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Fromm Family Foods
Brand Names Affected:
Fromm Four Star Shredded Entree for Dogs
Date Of Recall:
October 1, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Recalled Product(s):
Four Star Shredded Beef In Gravy Entree
Four Star Shredded Chicken In Gravy Entree
Four Star Shredded Pork In Gravy Entree
Four Star Shredded Turkey In Gravy Entree
Best By Date(s):
082024
Package Size(s):
12 oz. cans
Batch/Lot Number(s):
Varies, see recall notice
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-four-star-shredded-entree-canned-food-dogs-due-elevated
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Top Quality Dog Food
Brand Names Affected:
Top Quality Dog Food
Date Of Recall:
August 26, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes (confirmed by state testing)
Recalled Product(s):
Beef HVM
Best By Date(s):
None listed
Package Size(s):
1-lb. packages
Batch/Lot Number(s):
071521
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/top-quality-dog-food-recalls-batch-beef-hvm-1-pound-packages-lot-number-071521-because-possible
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Wet Noses Treat Company
Brand Names Affected:
Simply Nourish
Date Of Recall:
August 13, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Elevated Vitamin D levels
Recalled Product(s):
Simply Nourish Frozen Chicken and Veggies
Simply Nourish Frozen Beef and Barley
Simply Nourish Frozen Turkey and Sweet Potato
Simply Nourish Frozen Pork and Veggies
Best By Date(s):
See recall notice
Package Size(s):
2-lb. and 4.5-lb. packages
Batch/Lot Number(s):
S
ee recall notice
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wet-noses-natural-dog-treat-companyr-voluntarily-recalls-simply-nourish-brand-frozen-dog-food-due
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Sunshine Mills
Brand Names Affected:
Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs
Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food
Nurture Farms Natural Dog Food
Heart To Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food
Elm Pet Foods Naturals
Date Of Recall:
July 29, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Aflatoxin
Recalled Product(s):
Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs
Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food
Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Nurture Farms Natural Dog Food
Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Heart To Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food
Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Elm Pet Foods Naturals
Chicken and Rice Recipe Dog Food
Best By Date(s):
11 Feb 2022
Package Size(s):
See recall notice
Batch/Lot Number(s):
See recall notice
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-products-due-potentially-elevated-levels
Duck Treats
Company:
Manna Pro Products
Brand Names Affected:
Flock Party
Date Of Recall:
June 29, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Salmonella (confirmed by state testing)
Recalled Product(s):
Flock Party Quack Snacks
Best By Date(s):
12/2023
Package Size(s):
1.68-lb. bags
Batch/Lot Number(s):
None listed
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/manna-pro-products-llc-issues-limited-voluntary-recall-flock-party-quack-snacks-sold-united-states
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Freshpet Inc.
Brand Names Affected:
Freshpet
Date Of Recall:
June 13, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Salmonella (designated for destruction by Freshpet, shipped to retailers in error)
Recalled Product(s):
Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef and Egg Recipe Dog Food
Best By Date(s):
10/30/2021 L2
Package Size(s):
1-lb. packages
Batch/Lot Number(s):
1421FBP0101
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/freshpet-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-freshpetr-select-small-dog-bite-size-beef-egg-recipe-dog-food
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Midwestern Pet Foods
Brand Names Affected:
Pro Pac
Splash
Nunn Better
Sportstrail
Sportmix
FRM Gold Select
Intimidator
Sprout
Date Of Recall:
June 3, 2021 (expanded), January 11, 2021 (expanded), December 30, 2020 (original)
Reason For Recall:
Aflatoxin, deaths and illnesses have occurred
Recalled Product(s):
Pro Pac Adult Mini Chunk
Pro Pac Performance Puppy
Splash Fat Cat 32%
Nunn Better Maintenance
Sportstrail 50
Sportmix Original Cat 15
Sportmix Original Cat 31
Sportmix Maintenance 44
Sportmix Maintenance 50
Sportmix High Protein 50
Sportmix Energy Plus 44
Sportmix Energy Plus 50
Sportmix Stamina 44
Sportmix Stamina 50
Sportmix Bite Size 40
Sportmix Bite Size 44
Sportmix High Energy 44
Sportmix High Energy 50
Sportmix Premium Puppy 16.5
Sportmix Premium Puppy 33
FRM Gold Select High Performance
Dog Food
Intimidator Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food 30/20
Sprout Sporting Dog Food
Best By Date(s):
On or before July 9, 2022
Package Size(s):
See recall notice
Batch/Lot Number(s):
See recall notice
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwestern-pet-foods-voluntarily-expands-recall-pet-food-aflatoxin-health-risk
Dog and Cat Food
Company:
Natural Balance Pet Foods
Brand Names Affected:
Natural Balance
Date Of Recall:
May 20, 2021
Reason For Recall:
Salmonella (designated for destruction by Freshpet, shipped to retailers in error)
Recalled Product(s):
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food
Best By Date(s):
10-Mar-2022
Package Size(s):
5-lb. and 10-lb. packages
Batch/Lot Number(s):
See recall notice
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natural-balance-pet-foods-inc-voluntarily-recalls-lid-green-pea-chicken-dry-cat-formula-possible
2020 Recalls
Albright's Raw Dog Food:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albrights-raw-dog-food-recalls-chicken-recipe-dogs-because-possible-salmonella-health-risk
Hubbard Feeds:
Unapproved herbicide in product
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hubbard-feeds-voluntarily-recalls-easy-feed-products-and-organic-ground-flaxseed-org
Icelandic+:
Fish size too large, potential for Clostridium botuminum
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/icelandicplus-llc-voluntarily-recalls-whole-capelin-fish-pet-treats-because-product-exceeds-fda-size
Natural Balance Canned Cat Food:
Elevated choline chloride levels
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/j-m-smucker-company-issues-voluntary-recall-one-lot-natural-balancer-ultra-premium-chicken-liver
Purina Animal Nutrition Rabbit, Turkey and Chick Feed:
Elevated Calcium levels
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/purina-animal-nutrition-voluntarily-recalling-select-lot-codes-purinarrabbit-feed-purinar-turkey
Sunshine Mills (multiple brands):
Aflatoxin
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-expands-previously-announced-voluntary-recall-certain-pet-food-products-due
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-expands-previously-announced-voluntary-recall-certain-pet-food-products-due
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-dog-food-products-due-potentially-elevated-levels
Ultralyx Sheep Feed:
Elevated copper levels
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ridley-block-operations-voluntarily-recalls-ultralyxr-12-protein-sheep
2019 Recalls
Abound:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Ahold Delhaize:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Alprazolam:
Foreign substance
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mylan-pharmaceuticals-initiates-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-alprazolam-tablets-usp-c-iv-05
Altaire Pharmaceuticals:
Quality assurance concerns
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/altaire-pharmaceuticals-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-veterinary-ophthalmic-products
ANF:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Answers Pet Food:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm629447.htm
Berkley & Jensen Pig Ears:
Salmonella
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dog-goods-usa-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-chef-toby-pig-ears-pet-treats-because-possible-salmonella
Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ears:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brutus-barnaby-llc-recalls-all-size-bags-pig-ears-natural-treats-dogs-because-possible-salmonella
Chef Toby Pig Ears:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dog-goods-usa-llc-conduct-voluntary-recall-chef-toby-pig-ears-treats-because-possible-salmonella
Elm:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Enroflox®, Noromectin®, Ivermax®:
Sterility concerns
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm632955.htm
Evolve:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Hill's Prescription Diet & Science Diet:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630232.htm
Hospira:
Lack of Sterility Assurance
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hospira-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-bacteriostatic-water-injection-usp-due
ICU Medical:
Particulate matter
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/icu-medical-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-lactated-ringers-injection-usp-and-09-sodium
KRS Global Biotechnology:
Lack of sterility assurance
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/krs-global-biotechnology-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-all-human-and-animal-sterile-drug-0
Lennox Pig Ears:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/expanded-lennox-intl-inc-voluntary-recalling-natural-pig-ears-july-26-2019
MoorMan's ShowTec Lamb Creep:
High copper levels
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/adm-animal-nutrition-recalls-moormansr-showtecr-lamb-creep-dc
Muse:
Choking hazard - rubber pieces in finished product
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-purina-petcare-company-voluntarily-recalls-limited-amount-muse-wet-cat-food-natural-chicken
Natural Life:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Nature's Place:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Nature's Promise:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Norbrook Laboratories:
Product sterility issues
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/norbrook-laboratories-limited-recalls-veterinary-products-provide-sterility-assurance
Nutrisca:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Old Glory:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Orlando:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
PSP Pig Ears:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pet-supplies-plus-issues-consumer-advisory-bulk-pig-ear-product-fda-investigating-contaminated-pig
Payback Feed:
Excess magnesium
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chs-inc-recalls-paybackr-feeds-because-excess-magnesium-health-risk
Pilocarpine 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution:
High level of the preservative benzalkonium chloride -can cause irreversible dry eye syndrome
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm633445.htm
Quest Cat Food:
Salmonella
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/go-raw-llc-recalls-one-lot-quest-beef-because-possible-salmonella-health-risk
RXQ Compounding LLC:
Product sterility issues
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rxq-compounding-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-all-sterile-products-within-expiry-and
Special Kitty:
Quality & safety standards issues
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/j-m-smucker-company-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-lots-special-kittyr-wet-canned-cat-food-due
Sportsman's Pride:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Southern States:
Aflatoxins
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cargill-expands-previously-announced-voluntary-recall-select-southern-statesr-feed-due
TDBBS Pig Ears:
Salmonella
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tdbbs-voluntarily-recalls-pig-ear-pet-treats-no-illnesses-reported-strictly-precautionary
Thogersen Family Farm:
Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm635396.htm
Triumph:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
Ultralyx:
Elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ridley-block-operations-voluntarily-recalls-batch-ultralyx-2416-5-no-other-products-are-affected
Zantac:
NDMA contamination, probable human carcinogen
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sanofi-provides-update-precautionary-voluntary-recall-zantac-otc-us
2018 Recalls
9 Lives:
Low thiamine levels
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm628058.htm
ANF:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm627087.htm
Blue Ridge Beef:
Salmonella & Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm602723.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm599261.htm
Castor & Pollux, Merrick
:
Elevated Levels of Beef Thyroid Hormone
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm608655.htm
Columbia River Natural:
Salmonella & Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm629119.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm627721.htm
Darwin's Natural:
Salmonella &
E. coli O128
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm602735.htm
Dave's Dog Food:
Elevated Levels of Beef Thyroid Hormone
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm610595.htm
Elm:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm627139.htm
Evolve, Sportsman’s Pride, and Triumph:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm626746.htm
G & C Raw
:
Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm615902.htm
Gravy Train
:
Pentobarbital (euthanasia drug) contamination
www.gravytraindog.com/information
Just Food For Dogs:
Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm593097.htm
K9 Natural:
Listeria monocytogenes
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm604645.htm
Natural Life:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm625624.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm625016.htm
Northwest Naturals:
Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm598158.htm
Nutrisca:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm625015.htm
OC Raw Dog
:
FDA Size Restriction Exceeded - possible botulism risk
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm605370.htm
Orlando:
Elevated Vitamin D
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm625631.htm
Performance Dog:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm620371.htm
PetAlive:
Microbial contamination
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm622488.htm
Rad Cat:
Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm617868.htm
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm612737.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm601955.htm
Redbarn
, Chewy Louie,
Dentley's, Good Lovin'
:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm600124.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596190.htm
Raw for Paws:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596043.htm
Smokehouse Pet Products:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm597046.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596038.htm
Steve’s Real Food:
Salmonella & Listeria monocytogenes
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm599288.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm619888.htm
TruPet:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm604979.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm598161.htm
Tucker's Pork-Bison:
Salmonella
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm599724.htm
Vital Essentials:
Salmonella
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm604895.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm598255.htm
ZooLogics:
Salmonella
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596594.htm
2017 Recalls
Primal Pet Foods
:
Grind size out of specifications
https://primalpetfoods.com/blogs/news/select-freeze-dried-formula-produced-out-of-specifiation
Darwin's Natural Pet Products
:
Salmonella - potential contamination
No official recall link due to nature of food sales
United Pet Group
:
Quaternary Ammonium Compound contamination (
illnesses reported
) affecting Companion, Dentley's, Enzadent, Dentahex, Essential Everyday, Exer-Hides, Good Lovin', Petco, Hill Country Fare, Priority Pet
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm563544.htm
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm562701.htm
Vitakraft Sun Seed
:
Listeria Monocytogenes - potential contamination (due to dried apples)
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm563537.htm
Loving Pets
:
Salmonella - potential contamination
www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm563210.htm
Smallbatch Pet
:
Salmonella - potential contamination
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm557128.htm
Party Animal
:
Pentobarbital (euthanasia drug) contamination
http://partyanimalpetfood.com/#section-1059
Pig Ear Treats
:
Salmonella - potential contamination affecting Barnsdale Farms, HoundsTooth, Mac's Choice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm547572.htm
Wellness
:
Elevated Thyroid Hormone Levels
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm547333.htm
Blue Buffalo
:
Elevated Thyroid Hormone Levels
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm547335.htm
Evanger's / Against The Grain
:
Pentobarbital (euthanasia drug) contamination -
death and illnesses
Evanger's and Against The Grain Documents and Additional Information
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm544972.htm
https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/cvmupdates/ucm542265.htm
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm541692.htm
https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/cvmupdates/ucm542265.htm
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofGlobalRegulatoryOperationsandPolicy/ORA/ORAElectronicReadingRoom/UCM542050.pdf
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofGlobalRegulatoryOperationsandPolicy/ORA/ORAElectronicReadingRoom/UCM542046.pdf
https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/cvmupdates/ucm542265.htm
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls/ucm539900.htm
https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/newsevents/cvmupdates/ucm542265.htm
Metal Contamination
affecting Grreat Choice, Wellness, Blue Buffalo, Triumph, Companion Dog Food
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196265&p=factset81
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/companion-dog-food-recall-2017/
Blue Ridge Beef
:
Listeria monocytogenes
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm537165.htm
Rogue All-Purpose Rabbit Pellets
:
High Vitamin D Levels
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm537115.htm
J.M. Smucker Co.
:
Low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1) affecting 9Lives, EverPet, SpecialKitty
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm536477.htm
