Category: Recalls

RECALL ALERT: Big Dog Natural Chicken Supreme and Fish Supreme Raw Dehydrated Dog Food

Big Dog Natural (BDN) is voluntarily recalling some lots of its raw dehydrated Chicken Supreme dog food because it may be contaminated with Salmonella and some lots of Fish Supreme dog food that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were shipped to online customers from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13, 2015. The recall includes all weight volumes of the products.

Big Dog Natural, which is based in Lakewood, N.J., became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a sample of Chicken Supreme tested positive for Salmonella and a sample of Fish Supreme tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to a news release today.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated food. The symptoms for both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The symptoms for both people and dogs include high fever, stiffness, nausea and diarrhea.

If you or your dog have any of these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian.

If you bought the recalled product, stop feeding it to your dog. Consumers can obtain a full refund or exchange by returning the product in its original packaging.

For more information about this recall, go to the Big Dog Natural website, email info@bigdognatural.com, or call 732-785-2600 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

Photos via U.S. Food and Drug Administration

RECALL ALERT: Nutro Chewy Treats with Real Apples

Mars Petcare is voluntarily recalling some Nutro Chewy Treats with Real Apples because they may contain mold.

According to the PetSmart website, the following products are included in this recall:

Nutro Chewy Treats with Real Apples

  • Size: 4 oz. bags
  • PetSmart SKU: 5229600
  • Product SKU: 7910511344
  • Lot codes: Codes beginning with 4 50, 5 02, 5 03 or 5 05 (regardless of Best By date)

The lot code is located on the bottom of the bag, under the Best By date.

If you purchased the recalled product, do not feed it to your pet. Bring the bag and any remaining treats to your nearest PetSmart store for a full refund.

For more information about this recall, call Nutro customer service at 800-833-5330.

RECALL ALERT: Stella & Chewy’s Frozen and Freeze-Dried Pet Food

Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling 990 cases of four frozen and freeze-dried pet food products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

In July, the company, which is based in Oak Creek, Wisc., voluntarily recalled several frozen and freeze-dried pet food products for the same reason.

“Significant enhancements in food safety processes have been taken in the past five months to minimize any potential issues,” Stella & Chewy’s stated on its website Dec. 11. “It is important to note that the product associated with this recall was made prior to the most recent and current food safety steps, including testing for Listeria monocytogenes.”

The company is voluntarily recalling the products after routine testing by the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can affect pets as well as people who handle the contaminated food. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The symptoms for both people and dogs include high fever, stiffness, nausea and diarrhea. If you or your dog have these symptoms after touching or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian.

The following products, sold in the United States and Canada, are included in this latest voluntary recall.

All of the following recalled Stella & Chewy’s products have the Lot Number 165-15, which tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes:

Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs
8.5 oz.
UPC: 186011 001554
Use By Date: 6/25/2016

Frozen Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs
4 lb.
UPC: 186011 001370
Use By Date: 6/25/2016 and 6/26/2016

Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Cats
1.25 lb.
UPC: 186011 001455
Use By Date: 6/25/2016

The following Stella & Chewy’s products are being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure because they may have come into contact with the affected lot:

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats
1.25 lb.
Lot Number: 160-15
UPC: 186011 001448
Use By Date: 7/2/2016

Frozen Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels for Cats
1.25 lb.
Lot Number: 152-15
UPC: 186011 001448
Use By Date: 7/2/2016

If you purchased any of these products, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

For more information about this recall, go to stellaandchewys.com, email info@stellaandchewys.com or call 888-477-8977.

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RECALL ALERT: Bravo Blends Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats

For the second time since July, some lots of Bravo Blends Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats chubs are being voluntarily recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

According to a press release today from Bravo Pet Foods, which is based in Manchester, Conn., the products were recalled after routine testing by the Colorado State Dept. of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella can affect animals as well as people who handle the contaminated food. The symptoms for both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. If you or your pet experiences these symptoms after handling or eating the recalled products, see a doctor or veterinarian. Bravo Pet Foods has not yet received any reports of illness in either people or animals.

The pet food was sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers throughout the United States.

The following product is being recalled due to the possibility of Salmonella:
Bravo Blends Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats – Chub

  • Item Number: 21-102
  • Size: 2 lb. (32 oz.) chubs
  • Best used by date: 11-13-16
  • UPC: 829546211028

The following three products did not test positive for Salmonella, but are also being recalled “out of an abundance of caution” because they were manufactured in the same facility and on the same day as the products that tested positive:


Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats – Chubs

  • Product Number: 21-401
  • Size: 5 lb. (90 oz.) chub
  • Best used by date: 11-13-16
  • UPC: 829546211059

Bravo Blend Turkey Diet for Dogs & Cats – Patties

  • Product Number: 31-508
  • Size: 5 lb. bag of 8 oz. patties
  • Best used by date: 11-13-16
  • UPC: 829546315085

Bravo Balance Turkey Diet for Dogs – Patties

  • Product Number: 31-401
  • Size: 3 lb. bag of 4 oz. patties
  • Best used by date: 11-13-16
  • UPC: 829546314019

If you purchased any of these products, do not feed it to your pet. Dispose of it safely, such as in a securely covered trash can, or return it to the place of purchase. Submit the Product Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo Pet Foods website for a full refund or store credit.

This is the fifth voluntary Bravo Pet Foods recall since 2013. The company primarily sells frozen and freeze-dried raw food for dogs and cats.

  • In July, more than 100 cases of Bravo Blend Chicken Diet for Dogs & Cats were recalled because they may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
  • In September 2014, several frozen Bravo chicken and turkey pet food products were recalled due to Salmonella contamination concerns.
  • In May 2014, the company recalled several products that were possibly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that is generally harmless to pets but can cause sometimes fatal infections in people.
  • In March 2013, Bravo recalled some of its Raw Food Diet Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats due to Salmonella concerns.

For more information about this latest recall, go to the Bravo Pet Foods website or call the company toll-free at 866-922-9222 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

Photo via BravoPetFoods.com

RECALL ALERT: Dave’s Simply the Best Dog Food

Dave’s Pet Food is voluntarily recalling one batch of Dave’s Simply the Best dry dog food due to an off odor.

According to a letter posted on Dog Food Advisor, the batch was recalled in response to a consumer complaint last month. When Dave’s Pet Food, which is based in Agawam, Mass., tested a sample, it was found to have a high peroxide value, indicating rancidity.

“No outdated materials were used; however, it was noted on a subsequent production run of another product that the rice bran being used had an off odor,” wrote Bill Hufnagle, plant manager of Southern Tier Pet Nutrition, in a letter to Dave Ratner of Dave’s Pet Food. “This product contains rice bran and could have been the source of the off odor.”

The remaining rice bran was discarded.

The recalled dog food products have the code date BUB Oct 15 16. According to The Truth about Pet Food, 90 percent of the recalled food was sold in the company’s own Dave’s Soda and Pet City stores and has already been removed from shelves. Other retailers were asked to pull the affected products as well.

For more information about the recall, call Dave’s Pet Food at 888-763-2738 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or email dave@davespetfood.com.

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