Pet Food Safety
Part of your responsibility as a pet parent is to help protect your pet from potentially harmful products. While it is nearly impossible to ensure that your pet will never come in contact with recalled pet food or treats, you can help to reduce your pet's risk. Also remember to practice good hygiene with your pets' food and bowls »
An updated list of recalled pet food products follows our tips for what you can do to protect your pet from recalled food and treats.
Latest News: A recall of dry pet food from Diamond Pet Foods and other companies triggered by Salmonella infections in people who came in contact with pet food is expanding in the U.S. and Canada. The HSUS will continue to follow the situation and post each new recall on this page. Return to this page for regular updates and share the information with your friends and family.
Tips for protecting your pets from contaminated food and treats
1. Check our list of recalled foods and treats regularly for the latest information on items that have been recalled. You may also want to join our online community to receive information about recalls via the Pet of the Week enewsletter. In addition, the FDA website is a helpful tool that provides updated information for all product recalls.
2. If your pet's food or treats are recalled (see list below), immediately stop feeding the product to your pet. Recalled products may be returned to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or thrown away in a secure area not accessible to animals. If you have questions about recalled food or treats or require additional information contact the company that manufactures the product.
3. If your pet may have consumed a recalled product, consult your veterinarian, even if your pet does not appear to have any symptoms.
4. If your pet has become ill or died because of a recalled food or treat, please report it to The FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state.
Recalled pet food and treats/advisories
July 2, 2012: Mars Petcare US Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Range of Pedigree® Brand Wet Dog Food
May 23, 2012: Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food Production Code DSL 0801 Due to Small Potential for Salmonella Contamination
May 14, 2012: Correction to Date Code in Natural Balance Pet Foods’ Voluntary Recall Dated May 4, 2012 Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination
May 14, 2012: Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Therapeutic Canned Cat Food Due to A Low Level of Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
May 8, 2012: Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
May 7, 2012: Apex Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella No Pet or Human Illnesses have been Reported Associated With Apex Dog Food
May 7, 2012: Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls One Recipe Of Dry Dog Food Due To Salmonella At Diamond Pet Foods' Facility
May 7, 2012: Natural Balance Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Certain Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination
May 7, 2012: UPDATED: CORRECT PRODUCTION CODE INFORMATION Canidae Pet Foods Initiates Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to the Potential for Salmonella
May 7, 2012: UPDATED: CORRECT PRODUCTION CODE INFORMATION Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of Dry Pet Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
May 3, 2012: Updated Questions and Answers Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats from China
May 1, 2012: Kaytee Recalls Forti-Diet Pro Health Mouse, Rat and Hamster Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
May 1, 2012: Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall to Include Diamond Puppy Formula due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
April 27, 2012: Diamond Pet Foods Expands Voluntary Recall of One Production Run of Dry Dog Food Due to a Potential Health Risk Recall is limited to one formula of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul distributed to 10 states
April 17, 2012: Product Recall Information of Baby Bird & Baby Macaw Feeding Formula
April 10, 2012: Diamond Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Dry Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk Recall is limited to one formula of Diamond Naturals distributed to 12 states; no illnesses reported
April 2, 2012: The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Four Lots of Wardley® Advanced Nutrition™ Perfect Protein™ Tropical Flake Fish Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
March 9, 2012: Questions and Answers Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats from China
December 28, 2011: Petrus Feed and Seed Stores, Inc. recalls its 21% Dog Food
December 28, 2011: Feeders Supply, Inc. Recalls Arrow Brand Dry Dog Food
December 13, 2011: Updated News Release With Corrected Lot Numbers Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
December 8, 2011: Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food
December 7, 2011: Cargill Animal Nutrition Recalls River Run and Marksman Dry Dog Food
December 6, 2011: P&G Voluntarily Recalls One Production Lot of Dry Dog Food (Iams brand)
November 18, 2011: FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products
October 4, 2011: Thumb Oilseed Recalls Soy Flour (Utilized To Manufacture Human and Animal Food) Due To Salmonella Contamination
August 8, 2011: Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item #29050, Lot 11031 Best by 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
July 29, 2011: Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
June 28, 2011: Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk (Shipped Only to Colorado, Idaho and Oregon)
June 4, 2011: Bravo! Issues Nationwide Recall of Bravo! Pig Ears Dog Chews Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
May 31, 2011:Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula With A "Best By" Date Code Of 043112-1718
May 18, 2011: Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk
May 18, 2011: BLACKMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. RECALLS PRIMETIME BRAND 2 CT., AND 5 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS AND KC BEEFHIDE BRAND 20 CT. PREMIUM PIG EARS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK.20
May 4, 2011: Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Risk
March 9, 2011: Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk »
Feb. 28, 2011: Wellpet LLC Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of Canned Cat Food»
Jan. 28, 2011: Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr Texas Taffy pet treat because of possible Salmonella health risk »
Jan. 28, 2011: Manna Pro issues limited voluntary recall of a horse feed product distributed in California, Nevada, and Oregon »
Oct. 8, 2010: Kroger Recalls Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk »
Oct. 8, 2010: Blue Buffalo Company recalls dry dog food because of possible excess Vitamin D »
Sept. 3, 2010: The Hartz Mountain Corporation recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef treats because of possible salmonella health risk »
Aug. 31, 2010: P&G voluntarily recalls a small amount of dry cat food »
Aug. 30, 2010: P&G recalls small number of cat food bags from stores in Loveland, Colo. »
Aug. 16, 2010: Merrick Pet Care recalls Filet Squares and Texas Hold'ems 10oz Bag because of possible salmonella health risk »
Aug. 3, 2010: P&G expands voluntary limited recall of specialized dry pet foods due to possible health risk »
July 15, 2010: Feline's Pride is expanding its July 1 voluntary recall of Feline's Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, to include the product produced on 6/21/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella »
July 2, 2010: United Pet Group is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination »
June 18, 2010: Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. announces a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food due to a possible health risk »
June 10, 2010: P&G recalls specific lots of Iams canned cat foods due to low levels of thiamine »
April 12, 2010: Response Products, Broken Bow, NE is voluntarily recalling Cetyl M for Dogs due to a possible Salmonella contamination »
March 12, 2010: Dynamic Pet Products is under investigation by the FDA amid reports that scores of dogs have became seriously ill or died after eating the manufacturer's pork bone treats »
March 9, 2010: Nature's Variety issues nationwide voluntary recall on all raw frozen chicken diets »
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