U.S. Dog Food Recalls in 2026: Complete Year-to-Date List, Brands, Lots & Safety Details
Last fact-checked: September 26, 2026.
Dog food recall headlines can be confusing. A headline may refer to an entire brand even when only one lot is affected. An FDA advisory may be mistaken for a recall. A product with a 2026 expiration date may actually have been recalled in 2025. And some genuine recalls appear in the FDA Enforcement Report without receiving a separate consumer press release.
To make this guide more useful, Dog Food Scout reviewed FDA recall announcements, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine advisories, FDA Enforcement Report records, manufacturer notices, and supporting recall records. Dog treats, puppy milk replacers, and dietary supplements are listed separately so they are not silently counted as complete dog foods.
The 15-event count treats the January/May Raaw Energy actions as one developing recall event and does not count dog treats, canine milk replacers, or dog supplements as standard dog-food recalls. GreenTripe's recalled stuffed cow hoof is part of the same GreenTripe recall event as its Xkaliber dog food and is not double-counted.
- 2026 dog food recall master list
- Detailed recall information
- Dog treat recalls
- Canine milk replacer recall
- Dog supplement recall
- What the 2026 recalls show
- Recalls commonly confused with 2026 events
- What to do with recalled dog food
- How to check your bag, can, or package
- FDA recall classes explained
- Research sources
2026 U.S. Dog Food Recalls: Master List
| Date | Brand / Company | Affected Product | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 23 advisory Jan. 26 recall initiation May 22 expansion |
Raaw Energy | Numerous frozen dog-food products and date codes | Frozen/raw | Listeria monocytogenes; initial samples also involved Salmonella and Campylobacter jejuni |
| Feb. 18 | Young Again / Pretty Bird International | Core Health Medium–Large Dog & Puppy Formula | Dry | Presumptive positive Salmonella test |
| Mar. 25 | Farmina | N&D Tropical Selection Salmon, Spelt, Oats & Tropical Fruits Recipe | Dry | Label mismatch: salmon on front, lamb on ingredient panel |
| May 6 company announcement / May 7 FDA posting | Albright's Raw Pet Food | Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced | Frozen raw | Potential Salmonella |
| May 11 | AllProvide | Gently Cooked Chicken Recipe for Dogs | Frozen gently cooked | Potential plastic pieces |
| May 13 | Montgomery Meats / My Pet Carnivore / The Butcher's Hound | Eight frozen raw pet-food products | Frozen raw | Potential Listeria monocytogenes |
| June 8 | Steve's Real Food / Go Raw LLC | Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried | Freeze-dried | Potentially low thiamine (Vitamin B1) |
| June 16 | Midwest Legacy Beef | Raw Beef Dog Food BLT & Bones | Frozen raw | Potential Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli |
| June 18 | Doggone Raw | Bosco's Blend Chicken | Frozen raw | Potential Salmonella |
| July 2 | Pedigree / Mars Petcare | High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor, 13.2 oz | Canned wet | Potential hard/sharp metal and plastic foreign material |
| Aug. 10 | Raw Bistro | Free Range Turkey Entrée | Frozen raw | Potential Salmonella |
| Aug. 12; notice updated Aug. 17 | Oma's Pride / Miller Foods | Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe | Frozen raw | Salmonella |
| Aug. 19 initiation Sep. 22 enforcement listing |
GreenTripe.com | Xkaliber Frozen Dog Food; Stuffed Cow Hoof | Frozen raw / chew | Salmonella confirmed in FDA-derived public records; see detailed note below |
| Aug. 21 | Fromm Family Foods | Turkey Pâté and Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté | Canned wet | Potential metal contamination |
| Aug. 28 | Northwest Naturals | Frozen Chicken Recipe and Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe | Frozen raw | Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes |
Detailed 2026 Dog Food Recall Information
1. Raaw Energy Frozen Dog Food
This was one of the broadest dog-food safety actions of 2026. FDA initially warned consumers on January 23 after eight samples of Raaw Energy dog food tested positive for one or more harmful bacteria, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni.
The samples were collected during follow-up to a consumer complaint involving dog illness. FDA stated that all eight unopened samples collected by Connecticut and New Jersey authorities tested positive for pathogenic bacteria.
On May 22, the company announced a much broader recall covering dog food manufactured between July 17, 2025 and December 23, 2025, plus a March 31, 2026 Beef and Turkey Medley batch. FDA reported that the number of recalled lots had increased to more than 180.
FDA also reported that four additional New Jersey Department of Agriculture samples from the recall period tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and that FDA had received additional complaints of animal illness following the original January advisory.
Packaging: Frozen food in 2-pound and 5-pound clear plastic tubes, generally sold in brown cardboard boxes.
Distribution: FDA identified customers in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Important lot warning: Because this expanded recall includes more than 180 date-coded lots, Dog Food Scout recommends using the complete FDA product table rather than relying on a shortened list reproduced by another website.
What consumers should do: Stop feeding affected food. FDA advises secure disposal where pets, children and wildlife cannot reach it, followed by cleaning and disinfection of bowls, storage containers, utensils, food-preparation surfaces, floors and refrigerator/freezer surfaces that contacted the food.
Official sources: FDA Raaw Energy advisory and complete product table | May 22 recall expansion
2. Young Again Core Health Dog Food
The recall covers Young Again Core Health Dog Food, Medium–Large Dog & Puppy Formula for breeds 30 pounds and up.
| Size | UPC | Best By |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lb | 7 16432-92570 | 102826 / October 28, 2026 |
| 25 lb | 7 16432-92574 2 | 102826 / October 28, 2026 |
FDA Enforcement Report data list approximately 4,375 pounds of product and describe the reason as a presumptive positive Salmonella result. The firm initially notified consignees by email, and a conventional public recall press release was not issued.
This illustrates why checking only FDA's consumer-facing recall-news page can miss some legitimate recall actions.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 98465
3. Farmina N&D Tropical Selection — Labeling Recall
The affected product was Farmina N&D Tropical Selection Salmon, Spelt, Oats and Tropical Fruits Recipe Dog Food in 22-pound bags.
- UPC: 8010276042385
- Lot: 25260A3453
- Expiration: 2027/3 17
- Distribution: Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Tennessee
The recall record states that the front of the package identified the formula as salmon while the ingredient panel on the back listed lamb. FDA classified the recall as Class III, meaning use of or exposure to the violative product was not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
For dogs being fed a carefully controlled protein diet, accurate labeling can still be important. However, the enforcement information reviewed does not clearly establish whether this was solely a printing error or whether the food itself differed from the front-panel description.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 98645
4. Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs
The voluntary recall covered one lot of Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced.
- Package: Frozen 1-pound brick/pouch, generally distributed in 30-pound cases
- UPC: 20855404008367
- Lot: C001730
- Best By: April 28, 2027
The company said routine FDA sampling identified Salmonella in a composite product sample. At the time of the announcement, the pathogen load had not been quantified and third-party confirmatory testing was still pending.
The recalled lot was distributed directly nationwide and through selected retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin and New York, including online distribution.
No pet or human illnesses were reported in connection with the recalled lot at the time of the announcement.
Consumer contact: 866-729-4738 or info@albrightsraw.com.
Official source: FDA recall announcement
5. AllProvide Gently Cooked Chicken Recipe for Dogs
AllProvide recalled specific batches of its Gently Cooked Chicken Recipe for Dogs after a customer complaint identified potential foreign material.
- Package: 1 lb / 16 oz vacuum-sealed package
- UPC: 859125005809
- Best By: August 1, 2027
- Distribution dates: February 23 through May 1, 2026
- Distribution: Nationwide
- Approximate quantity: 1,500 pounds
Affected batches: 048-01, 048-2, 048-3, 048-4, 048-5, 048-6, 048-7, 048-8, 048-9, 048-10, 048-11, 048-12, 048-13 and 048-14.
Potential plastic pieces can create choking, oral-injury, or gastrointestinal risks. The company stated that no other AllProvide products were affected by this recall.
Consumer contact: 678-585-1606 or management@allprovide.com.
This event was reported through FDA Enforcement Report information rather than a standard FDA consumer recall press release.
6. Montgomery Meats / My Pet Carnivore / The Butcher's Hound
This FDA enforcement event covered eight frozen raw pet-food products manufactured by Montgomery Meats and sold under the My Pet Carnivore and The Butcher's Hound names.
| Product | Size | Affected production/lot range |
|---|---|---|
| My Pet Carnivore Coarse Ground Whole Goat | 2 lb | 20260309–20260313 and 20260330–20260403 |
| My Pet Carnivore Coarse Ground Whole Mutton | 2 lb | 20260316–20260320 |
| My Pet Carnivore Coarse Ground Whole Lamb | 2 lb | 20260323–20260327 |
| My Pet Carnivore Fine Ground Whole Mutton | 1 lb | 20260122–20260127 |
| The Butcher's Hound Ground Whole Pork | 3 lb | 20260330–20260403 |
| The Butcher's Hound Turkey B.A.R.F. Blend | 3 lb | 20260216–20260220 |
| The Butcher's Hound Ground Whole Chicken | 3 lb | 20260302–20260306 |
| The Butcher's Hound Beef & Turkey Blend | 5 lb | 20260302–20260306 and 20260323–20260327 |
The public enforcement information identifies Listeria monocytogenes as the reason for recall. Because several products are labeled generally as pet food rather than dog-only food, Dog Food Scout describes this as a dog-relevant pet-food recall rather than implying every affected item was marketed exclusively for dogs.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 98983
7. Steve's Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe
Go Raw LLC expanded an earlier recall involving Quest cat food to include one lot of Steve's Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried, which is labeled for cats and dogs.
- Size: 1.25 lb bag
- Lot: C26022
- Best By: January 22, 2028
Thiamine is an essential vitamin involved in normal energy metabolism and neurologic function. Prolonged deficiency can affect both dogs and cats, although cats have particularly high dietary requirements.
The company said the affected lot was no longer present in distribution channels when the expansion was announced, but issued the recall as a precaution.
Consumer contact: 801-432-7478 or cs@gorawllc.com.
Official source: FDA recall expansion
8. Midwest Legacy Raw Beef Dog Food BLT & Bones
- Product: Midwest Legacy Raw Beef Dog Food BLT & Bones
- Size: 5 lb / 2.26 kg
- UPC: 850039082429
- Batch: A6062
- Quantity: approximately 1,586 pounds
FDA enforcement data identified possible contamination involving Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli. Public reproductions of the enforcement record have differed over the precise E. coli strain as the FDA data were updated, so Dog Food Scout does not assign a strain here.
The recall was later reported as an FDA Class I action. Because Enforcement Report classifications and status can change after a firm begins a recall, readers should check the live FDA event record for the current status.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 99212
9. Doggone Raw Bosco's Blend Chicken
- Product: Bosco's Blend Chicken Doggone Raw
- Sizes: 2 lb and 10 lb frozen white plastic tubs
- Code information: 4 24-27
- Approximate quantity: 40 pounds
The event was recorded through the FDA Enforcement Report rather than through a conventional FDA company-announcement page.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 99287
10. Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor
Mars Petcare recalled two lots of PEDIGREE Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor wet dog food.
- Size: 13.2 oz can
- Lot: 613C3KKCFC
- Lot: 613C1KKCFC
According to the company announcement posted by FDA, the two lots had failed the company's safety and quality standards and had been sent to a third-party vendor for destruction. Mars later determined that the product appeared to have been fraudulently diverted and sold into the U.S. marketplace.
The cans may contain hard or sharp metal and plastic. Ingested foreign material may create choking, laceration or gastrointestinal-blockage risks.
No related pet illnesses or injuries had been reported when the recall was announced.
Important: Mars stated that the recall applies only to these two lot codes and that no other Pedigree or Mars Petcare U.S. products were affected by this action.
Consumer contact: 1-800-525-5273.
Official source: FDA recall announcement
11. Raw Bistro Free Range Turkey Entrée
- Product: Raw Bistro Dog Fare Free Range Turkey Entrée Premium Raw Food for Dogs
- Package: 18 lb bulk box containing 36 frozen 8 oz patties
- UPC: 858833002612
- Lot: 201
- Best By: July 20, 2027
- Recall number: V-0187-2026
FDA enforcement data indicate that one 18-pound box was distributed to one customer in Illinois. The reason for recall was possible Salmonella contamination.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 99620
12. Oma's Pride Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe
- Product: Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe
- Size: 6 lb bag containing twelve 8 oz portions
- SKU: F-WOOFC-6
- UPC: 8 7938400145 9
- Lot: BB012729
- Manufactured: January 27, 2026
- Best By: January 27, 2029
- Bags affected: 639
Distribution occurred between February 12 and May 15, 2026 to Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia through retail, wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels.
The recall followed an FDA consumer complaint and subsequent product sampling that tested positive for Salmonella.
The updated FDA-posted announcement clarified that three illnesses had been reported in dogs and no human illnesses had been reported at that time.
No other Oma's Pride products, sizes or lots were identified in this recall.
Consumer contact: 1-800-678-OMAS or hello@omaspride.com.
Official source: FDA updated recall announcement
13. GreenTripe.com Xkaliber Frozen Dog Food and Stuffed Cow Hoof
The FDA enforcement event covers:
- Xkaliber Frozen Dog Food — 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb rolls; production date August 11, 2026; approximately 260 rolls.
- Stuffed Cow Hoof — 8 oz bags; production dates July 9 or July 10, 2026; approximately 48 bags.
That is approximately 308 affected units across the event.
The stuffed cow hoof is a treat/chew rather than complete dog food. It is mentioned again in the treat section below but is not counted as a second independent recall event.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 99910
14. Fromm Turkey Pâté and Milo's Meatloaf Pâté
| Product | Size | UPC | Lot / Best By | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food | 12.2 oz | 072705118700 | EP2A3306 551006 Best By 032029 |
3,852 cases |
| Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food | 12.5 oz | 072705132324 | EP2A3306 551029 Best By 032029 |
1,973 cases |
Fromm said the recall was initiated after complaints of metal contamination. The products had been distributed through pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada.
Potential ingested metal may cause choking, mouth or gastrointestinal injury, gastrointestinal upset, partial blockage or intestinal obstruction.
No illnesses or injuries associated with the affected products had been reported when the recall was announced.
Important: Fromm stated that no other Fromm products were affected by this recall.
Consumer contact: 1-800-325-6331 or info@frommfamily.com.
Official source: FDA recall announcement
15. Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe Raw Pet Food
| Product | Size | Lot | Best By | UPC | Test Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Chicken Recipe — cat food and protein topper for dogs | 2 lb | B-5 | 01/26/2028 | 087316384956 | Salmonella |
| Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe | 6 lb | B-19 | 01/25/2028 | 087316380392 | Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes |
Northwest Naturals recalled 53 cases / 1,272 pounds of the 2-pound Frozen Chicken Recipe and 19 cases / 684 pounds of the 6-pound Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe.
FDA sampling identified Salmonella in the 2-pound product and both Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the 6-pound dog-food product.
No illnesses had been reported at the time of the announcement.
Consumers were instructed to stop feeding the affected lots and return unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Consumer contact: 1-866-637-1872 or recallinfo@nw-naturals.net.
Official source: FDA recall announcement
2026 U.S. Dog Treat and Chew Recalls
Dog treats are intentionally kept separate from complete dog foods in this tracker.
| Date | Brand | Product | Identification | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2026 | Elite Treats | Chicken Chips for Dogs | 6 oz; Lot 24045; Exp. 04/2027 | Potential Salmonella |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | A Place for Paws | Nothing But... the Basic Treat Beef Lung | 5 oz; Batch/Lot 559 | Potential Salmonella |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | GreenTripe.com | Stuffed Cow Hoof | 8 oz; production July 9 or 10, 2026 | Part of GreenTripe Event 99910; Salmonella consistently reported |
Elite Treats Chicken Chips
Elite Treats recalled one lot of Chicken Chips for Dogs because of possible Salmonella contamination.
- Size: 6 oz black-and-gold bag
- Lot: 24045
- Expiration: 04/2027
- Distribution: Feed stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina
The company reported no illnesses at the time of the recall. The problem was identified after third-party testing detected contamination in a related lot that had not been commercially released.
The FDA later marked this recall as terminated.
Official source: FDA Elite Treats recall
A Place for Paws Beef Lung Treats
- Product: Nothing But... the Basic Treat Beef Lung Treats for Dogs
- Size: 5 oz
- Batch/Lot: 559
- Quantity: 19 bags
- Distribution: Ohio and Pennsylvania
- Reason: Potential Salmonella
This was an FDA Enforcement Report event rather than a normal FDA consumer press release.
FDA Enforcement Event: Event 99714
2026 Canine Milk Replacer Recall
Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacers
Revival Animal Health announced a recall on April 17, 2026 involving Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine and Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacers because testing found inconsistent Vitamin D levels. The recall was expanded on June 25, 2026 to include certain Breeder's Edge Foster Care GM goat-milk products.
FDA's posted announcement said two complaints of rickets had been reported.
| Product | Size | UPC | Affected Best-By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 1 lb | 817160011087 | 6/19/2026, 9/9/2026, 1/16/2027, 11/14/2027 |
| Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 3.5 lb | 817160011070 | 6/19/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028 |
| Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 8 lb | 817160011056 | 6/19/2026, 9/9/2026, 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028 |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine | 12 oz | 817160010189 | 7/11/2026, 8/15/2026, 9/9/2026, 4/3/2027, 5/1/2027, 2/5/2028 |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine | 18 lb | 817160011025 | 7/11/2026, 9/9/2026, 1/16/2027, 4/3/2027, 4/29/2027, 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028 |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine | 20 lb | 817160010172 | 6/19/2026 |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine | 4.5 lb | 817160010073 | 5/22/2026, 9/9/2026, 10/31/2026, 3/7/2027, 4/29/2027, 11/14/2027, 2/5/2028 |
The June expansion includes additional goat-milk products. Because it contains a larger product/date table, owners should compare their package directly against the FDA's current expanded notice rather than relying only on the abbreviated table above.
Consumer contact: 1-877-870-4059.
Official sources: Original April recall | June expanded recall
2026 Dog Supplement Recall
Fi Dog Supplements
Fi Barking Labs Corp announced a recall dated September 3, 2026, which FDA published on September 8, involving dog supplements with potential Salmonella contamination linked to an ingredient supplied to the manufacturer.
| Product | Size | Lot | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fi Calming | 180 g | 26118 | 8 50064 80011 1 |
| Fi 8-in-1 Formula | 180 g | 26159 | 8 50055 11168 4 |
The supplements were distributed through direct sales as well as Amazon and Chewy. Dog Food Scout lists this separately because a dietary supplement is not a complete dog food.
Consumer contact: 1-888-434-3647 or support@tryfi.com.
Official source: FDA Fi supplement recall
What Do the 2026 Dog Food Recalls Show?
Within the 15 standard dog-food or dog-relevant pet-food events identified in this review:
| Hazard category | Events | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial/pathogen contamination | 10 | Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter and/or E. coli |
| Foreign material | 3 | Plastic, metal, or both |
| Nutrient deficiency | 1 | Low thiamine |
| Labeling/mislabeling | 1 | Protein-description mismatch |
The food formats represented were approximately:
- 9 frozen/raw-food events
- 2 dry-food events
- 2 canned/wet-food events
- 1 freeze-dried-food event
- 1 frozen gently cooked-food event
Why Salmonella and Listeria Matter Beyond the Dog
Pathogenic bacteria in pet food can create two different types of risk:
- Risk to the dog: A dog may develop illness after eating contaminated food.
- Human exposure: People can be exposed while touching contaminated food, bowls, utensils, countertops or storage containers, or through contact with an infected animal or contaminated feces.
A dog carrying Salmonella or another pathogen does not necessarily have to look sick to contaminate its environment. This is why FDA recall instructions commonly include hand washing, prompt feces cleanup, and sanitizing food bowls, utensils and storage areas.
Freezing should not be assumed to make contaminated raw food safe. FDA specifically notes that refrigeration or freezing does not eliminate Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes or Campylobacter jejuni.
Frequently Confused With a 2026 Recall — But Not a New 2026 Recall
Country Vet and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits
These products carry a September 6, 2026 expiration date, but the recall itself was announced on December 24, 2025. It therefore belongs in the 2025 recall record, not the 2026 recall count.
Official source: FDA Country Vet / Heartland Harvest recall
Fromm Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls
The Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe recall involved product carrying a Best By 12/25/2026 date, but the recall was announced on December 3, 2025. It should not be counted as a 2026 recall.
Official source: FDA 2025 Bonnihill recall
Raw Bistro Grass-Fed Beef Entrée
Raw Bistro did have another dog-food recall involving Grass-Fed Beef Entrée with a Best By date in August 2026. However, that recall was announced on October 10, 2025. The separate Free Range Turkey event initiated in August 2026 is the one counted in this article.
Official source: FDA 2025 Raw Bistro Beef recall
Quest Chicken Recipe Recall
The February/March 2026 Quest Chicken Recipe recall concerned cat food and low thiamine. It is therefore not counted as a dog-food recall. The June expansion involving Steve's Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried is included because that product is labeled for cats and dogs.
How to Check Whether Your Dog Food Is Recalled
Do not rely on the brand name alone. Most recalls affect only specific production runs.
Check all of the following:
- Brand name
- Exact formula/product name
- Package size
- UPC/barcode
- Lot, batch or date code
- Best-by, use-by or expiration date
- Package format — bag, can, tub, chub, pouch, frozen roll, etc.
What to Do If You Have Recalled Dog Food
- Stop feeding the affected product.
- Check the exact recall instructions. Some companies request returns; others instruct consumers to discard the product.
- Do not donate or give recalled food to another person.
- If disposing of it, secure it so children, pets, livestock and wildlife cannot access it.
- Photograph the packaging, product name, UPC, lot code and best-by date before returning or discarding it.
- Keep receipts if available.
- For pathogen recalls, clean and sanitize bowls, measuring cups, utensils, storage bins, preparation surfaces and other areas that contacted the food.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the recalled product or contaminated items.
- Clean up pet feces promptly when bacterial contamination is involved.
- Contact your veterinarian if your dog becomes ill or if you are concerned about a confirmed exposure.
When Should You Contact a Veterinarian?
Veterinary advice is especially appropriate if your dog has eaten a confirmed recalled product and develops symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, reduced appetite, fever, unusual tiredness, abdominal discomfort, choking, difficulty passing stool, neurologic abnormalities, or other concerning changes.
The relevant signs vary with the recall hazard. A bacterial contamination event is different from a foreign-object recall or a nutrient-deficiency recall. Do not use a symptom list to diagnose the cause yourself.
If a person develops concerning symptoms after handling pathogen-contaminated food or having contact with an exposed pet, contact an appropriate health-care professional.
How to Report a Suspected Pet Food Problem to FDA
FDA accepts pet-food complaints through its Safety Reporting Portal. Helpful information includes:
- Exact product and brand name
- Package type
- Lot number
- Best-by or expiration date
- UPC
- Net weight
- Purchase date and retailer
- How the food was stored and handled
- Photos of the package and product
- Veterinary records, if illness occurred
- How much product the dog consumed
- How many animals ate the product and how many became ill
FDA guidance: How to Report a Pet Food Complaint
What Do FDA Recall Classes Mean?
| FDA Class | General FDA definition |
|---|---|
| Class I | There is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. |
| Class II | Use or exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious consequences is remote. |
| Class III | Use or exposure is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. |
A recall may appear in the Enforcement Report before FDA assigns a classification. An unclassified recall is not the same thing as a finding that there is no risk.
Official FDA definitions: FDA Recalls Background and Definitions
Does a Recall Mean a Dog Food Brand Is Unsafe?
Not by itself.
A recall identifies a problem affecting a particular product or production run and should always be taken seriously. But recall history is only one part of evaluating a manufacturer.
Factors such as the severity of the hazard, amount of food affected, illnesses reported, speed of detection, transparency, traceability, root-cause investigation, corrective actions, manufacturing controls and whether a problem is repeated all provide important context.
Conversely, the absence of a published recall is not proof that a product has never had a quality problem. Dog Food Scout therefore does not convert raw recall counts into a simplistic brand-safety ranking.
How Dog Food Scout Checks Recall Information
For this 2026 tracker, Dog Food Scout uses the following order of evidence:
- FDA company recall announcements
- FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine advisories
- FDA Enforcement Reports
- Manufacturer recall notices
- State regulatory notices when relevant
- Credible secondary recall reporting to locate or clarify enforcement-only records
Where public records conflict, this article favors the most current authoritative source and explicitly notes important discrepancies instead of silently selecting whichever value looks most convenient.
The FDA's veterinary recall page and its Enforcement Report serve different purposes. A recall can be genuine even when there is no separate public press release. FDA also explains that classification can occur after a firm has already initiated a voluntary recall.
Primary and Supporting Sources
- FDA — Animal & Veterinary Recalls & Withdrawals
- FDA — Center for Veterinary Medicine Outbreaks & Advisories
- FDA — Enforcement Report Information and Definitions
- FDA — Recall Classes and Definitions
- FDA — Raaw Energy Advisory and Expanded Product Table
- FDA — Raaw Energy Recall Expansion
- FDA Enforcement Event 98465 — Young Again / Pretty Bird International
- FDA Enforcement Event 98645 — Farmina
- FDA — Albright's Raw Pet Food
- FDA Enforcement Event 98983 — Montgomery Meats
- FDA — Steve's Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe
- FDA Enforcement Event 99212 — Midwest Legacy
- FDA Enforcement Event 99287 — Doggone Raw
- FDA — Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck
- FDA Enforcement Event 99620 — Raw Bistro Turkey
- FDA — Oma's Pride Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe
- FDA Enforcement Event 99910 — GreenTripe.com
- FDA — Fromm Turkey Pâté and Milo's Meatloaf Pâté
- FDA — Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe Recall
- FDA — Elite Treats Chicken Chips
- FDA Enforcement Event 99714 — A Place for Paws
- FDA — Breeder's Edge / Shelter's Choice Expanded Canine Milk Replacer Recall
- FDA — Fi Dog Supplement Recall
- FDA — How to Report a Pet Food Complaint
Last fact-checked: September 26, 2026. This page is intended to be updated as additional U.S. dog-food recalls, expansions, FDA classifications or recall terminations are announced during 2026.