Recalls

Latest Recall: April 8, 2019
JERKY TREAT WARNING

As of May 2016
  • Dead: Over 1,140 dogs, at least 1 cat
  • Sickened: over 6,200 dogs, 26 cats, 3 people
  • Confirmed Cases of Treat-Caused Fanconi Syndrome: At least 162 dogs
  • The insect repellant DEET and the antiviral drug Amantadine were found by a veterinary pathologist conducting an independent investigation.  The antiviral drug was also detected in samples tested by the FDA.  http://news.vin.com/vinnews.aspx?articleId=32153

2013
Residue of illegal antibiotics found in several brands of treats, only a couple of companies initiate formal voluntary recalls, rest "withdraw" products.

Look the package over carefully, "Made In China" is typically in tiny print in a hard to see spot on the package.  It may be covered by a price tag too.
Just because a product is still on the shelf does NOT mean it is safe!
Thogersen Family Farm (Thogersen Family Farm)   
Date Issued: April 4, 2019 
​Reason: Listeria monocytogenes (confirmed via Washington State Department of Agriculture)
Recalled Items: Size: 2 lb. frozen packs - the manufacturer did not include any other identifying information on the packages such as lot codes, batch codes, or product expiration dates; some recalled packages were sold at 2 unidentified retailers
  • ​Course ground rabbit (I know it should be "Coarse" but that is how the manufacturer submitted the information)
  • Course ground mallard duck (I know it should be "Coarse" but that is how the manufacturer submitted the information)
  • Ground llama
  • Ground pork

www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm635396.htm
Muse (Nestle Purina Petcare Company)   
Date Issued: March 29, 2019 
​Reason: Choking hazard - rubber pieces in finished product
Recalled Items:  Muse Wet Cat Food Natural Chicken Recipe in Gravy
Size: 3 oz. cans; UPC: 38100 17199; Best By: APR2020; Production Code Starting With: 80941162

www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm634850.htm
Hill's Prescription Diet & Science Diet (Hill's Pet Nutrition)   
Date Issued: March 20, 2019 (expanded recall); January 31, 2019 (original recall)
​Reason: Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Recalled Items: Canned Food - Canine/Dog
Hill's Prescription Diet
  • c/d® 
  • g/d®
  • i/d®
  • j/d®
  • k/d®
  • r/d
  • w/d®
  • z/d®
  • Derm Defense®
  • Metabolic + Mobility

Hill's Science Diet 
  • Adult
  • Adult 7+  
  • Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed
  • Adult Light
  • Adult Perfect Weight
  • Puppy

To see exactly which formulas are affected, visit www.hillspet.com/productlist
Pilocarpine 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution (Stokes Healthcare Inc.)   
Date Issued: March 13, 2019 
​Reason: High level of the preservative benzalkonium chloride: can cause irreversible dry eye syndrome
Recalled Items: Pilocarpine 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution; Lot #:R180052; Expiration: February 17, 2019

www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm633445.htm
Enroflox®, Noromectin®, Ivermax® (Norbrook Laboratories Ltd.)   
Date Issued: March 7, 2019 
​Reason: Sterility concerns
Recalled Items: 
NDC                   Product                                                                 Lot #          Expiry Date
55529-152-02     Enroflox 100 (100 mg/mL; 100 mL vial)                   826390A     Jun 2021
55529-152-05     Enroflox 100 (100 mg/mL; 500 mL vial)                   830192A     Jul 2020
55529-012-04     Noromectin Injection (10 mg/mL; 250 mL vial)        831591A     Aug 2021
55529-012-06     Noromectin Injection (10 mg/mL; 1000 mL vial)      834491A     Aug 2021
46066-917-04     Ivermax 1% Injection (10 mg/mL; 250 mL vial)        831591B      Aug 2021
46066-917-06     Ivermax 1% Injection (10 mg/mL; 1000 mL vial)      831590A      Aug 2021

www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm632955.htm
Hill's Prescription Diet & Science Diet (Hill's Pet Nutrition)   
Date Issued: January 31, 2019 
​Reason: Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Recalled Items: Canned Food - Canine/Dog
Hill's Prescription Diet
  • c/d® 
  • g/d®
  • i/d®
  • j/d®
  • k/d®
  • w/d®
  • z/d®
  • Derm Defense®
  • Metabolic + Mobility

Hill's Science Diet 
  • Adult
  • Adult 7+  
  • Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed
  • Adult Light
  • Puppy

To see exactly which formulas are affected, visit www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630232.htm
Elevated Vitamin D (Multiple Brands)   
Date Issued: Latest: January 16, 2019; original Dec. 6, 2018
Reason: Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Recalled Items:     
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm
www.avma.org/News/Issues/recalls-alerts/Pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-alerts-fullyear.aspx

​Old Glory Hearty Turkey and Cheese Flavor Dog Food
  • UPC 0-70155-14297-9 – 12.75 lb. bag
    • TC3 29 October 2018
    • TA1 30 October 2018
    • TA2 30 October 2018
    • TC1 30 October 2018
    • TC2 30 October 2018
    • TC3 30 October 2018

Evolve Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food
  • UPC 0-73657-00862-0 – 14 lb. bag
  • UPC 0-73657-00863-7 – 28 lb. bag

Sportsman’s Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food
  • UPC 0-70155-10566-0 – 40 lb. bag
  • UPC 0-70155-10564-0 – 40 lb. bag

Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  • UPC 0-73657-00873-6 – 3.5 lb. bag
  • UPC 0-73657-00874-3 – 16 lb. bag
  • UPC 0-73657-00875-0 – 30 lb. bag

Ahold Delhaize (firm has not yet issued recall press)

Nature’s Promise Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food
  • UPC 068826718472 – 14 lb. bag
    • All lot codes
  • UPC 068826718471 – 28 lb. bag
    • All lot codes
  • UPC 068826718473 – 4 lb. bag
    • All lot codes

Nature’s Place Real Country Chicken and Brown Rice Dog Food
  • UPC 72543998959 – 5 lb. bag
    • All lot codes
  • UPC 72543998960 – 15 lb. bag
    • All lot codes

Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food (Kroger)
  • UPC 11110-83556 – 4 lb. bag
    • All lot codes

Abound Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food (King Soopers)
  • UPC 11110-83556 – 4 lb. bag
    • All lot codes
  • UPC 11110-83573 – 14 lb. bag
    • All lot codes
  • UPC 11110-89076 – 24 lb. bag
    • All lot codes

ELM Chicken and Chickpea Recipe
  • UPC 0-70155-22507-8 – 3 lb. bag
    • D2 26 FEB 2019
    • TE1 30 APR 2019
    • TD1 5 SEP 2019
    • TD2 5 SEP 2019
  • UPC 0-70155-22513-9 – 28 lb. bag
    • TB3 6 APR 2019
    • TA1 2 JULY 2019
    • TI1 2 JULY 2019

ELM K9 Naturals Chicken Recipe
  • UPC 0-70155-22522-9 – 40 lb. bag
    • TB3 14 Sep 2019
    • TA2 22 Sep 2019
    • TB2 11 Oct 2019

ANF Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food
  • UPC 9097231622 – 3 kg bag
    • Best by Nov 23 2019
  • UPC 9097203300 – 7.5 kg bag
    • Best by Nov 20 2019

Orlando Grain-Free Chicken & Chickpea Superfood Recipe Dog Food
  • Lidl product number 215662
    • TI1 3 Mar 2019
    • TB2 21 Mar 2019
    • TB3 21 Mar 2019
    • TA2 19 Apr 2019
    • TB1 15 May 2019
    • TB2 15 May 2019

Natural Life Chicken & Potato Dry Dog Food
  • UPC 0-12344-08175-1 – 17.5 lb. bag
    • Best by dates range: December 4, 2019 through August 10, 2020

Nutrisca Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food
  • UPC 8-84244-12495-7 – 4 lb. bag
  • UPC 8-84244-12795-8 – 15 lb. bag
  • UPC 8-84244-12895-5 – 28 lb. bag
  • Best by date range: February 25, 2020 through September 13, 2020
Answers Pet Food (Lystn, LLC)   
Date Issued: Answers/Lystn has stated they will not issue a recall --- the FDA has issued a Caution against feeding this product
​Reason: Salmonella (1 sample - confirmed via Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Lystn)
Recalled Items: A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula 4 lb. Pounder for Dogs
  • Size: 4 lb. cardboard milk carton; Lot #: 2018; Best Use By Date: 02/08 20
  • Distribution Area: United States

FDA Caution:    www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm629447.htm

Answers/Lystn Response:     answersbeyondthebowl.com/
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
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​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
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​​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
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​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
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​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
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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
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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