Dog Food Recalls

Many dog parents rely on dental chews to keep their canine’s teeth clean. But like dog food and treats, these dental products can get recalled. In a recent recall, Ark Naturals voluntarily pulled their brushless toothpaste products from the shelves after realizing that a mold-inhibiting ingredient wasn’t included in certain units. Ark Naturals notified their supplier that some value packs of their dental products didn’t receive a necessary mold-inhibiting ingredient during production. The company didn’t want to put customers at … Read more

Stratford Care USA, Inc produces omega-3 supplements for dogs and cats under a variety of brand names. Now, since a dog showed signs of vitamin A toxicity after ingesting the supplements, the company issued a voluntary recall as a safety precaution. 62 products were recalled on March 10, 2023, for potentially elevated levels of vitamin A. Even though vitamin A necessary in a healthy diet, too much could lead to severe health issues and, in extreme cases, death. So, if … Read more

Update 3/13/2023 – On March 10th, 2023, Purina expanded their recall related to their Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dry dog food. They added two more product lots that could have elevated levels of vitamin D. Both the 8-pound and 20-pound bags were affected. The added product codes are: 2213 1082 2214 1082 No other products have been added to this recall. If you have products with either of these codes, stop feeding them to your dog right … Read more

Several pup parents were shocked when they noticed a different consistency in their dogs’ canned food. A few customers reported the issue to the company, who discovered that some of their products were mislabeled. The company is the popular dog food brand Purina, which quickly resolved the issue. Purina recalled the products affected by the mislabeling. Instead of being a prescription dog diet, the food inside the cans was one of the brand’s regular lines of wet dog food. The … Read more

Stormberg Foods LLC specializes in air dried dog treats to maintain a high level of protein. But after a recent Salmonella contamination, they’ve had to pull several of their popular products off the shelves. No illnesses have been reported yet, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Salmonella can affect both dogs and humans, so if you buy from this company, be sure to check the information on the items in your home. What Products Were Recalled? Stormberg … Read more

Dogs can’t resist the savory flavor of beef, which is why many dog parents might consider buying dog treats in bulk. Yet, a popular dog treat brand at Sam’s Club has recently been pulled off the shelves for containing metal fragments. Any dog parents who have these snacks stored on their shelves are urged to stop giving them to their dogs right away. Metal fragments could cause blockages, cuts, or digestive problems in dogs who consume them. So, Sam’s Club … Read more

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company is voluntarily recalling 51,000 packages of their Simply Nourish pet food – a popular brand sold at Petsmart stores. The recall comes as tests show that the food contains higher levels of Vitamin D than allowed. High levels of a vitamin may not sound like a big deal, but too much Vitamin D can affect your dog’s ability to absorb Calcium and Phosphorus, and could be deadly in extreme cases. Thus far, Wet Noses … Read more

The J.M Smucker company has announced that they are “withdrawing” multiple lots of their popular Pup-Peroni treats after several complaints were made online regarding mold. Concerned pet parents have been posting photos of spotty, discolored Pup-Peroni treats for months now, claiming that their brand-new packages of the popular treat were contaminated with mold. In response to multiple claims, J.M. Smucker has initiated a withdrawal – not a recall – of two Pup-Peroni flavors: Original Beef and Triple Steak. If you … Read more

Two recalls have been issued for dog and cat food products from two different companies. These recalls have been issued for separate reasons. First, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain dog food products due to the potential for elevated levels of Aflatoxin, a naturally occurring by-product resulting from the growth of Aspergillus flavus, a corn mold which can be harmful to animals when consumed in significant quantities. Earlier this year, Sunshine Mills issued food recalls over … Read more

It’s better to be safe than sorry. Pet food company Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing another voluntary recall for its lines of dog food. No illnesses have been reported, but some of the food tested positive for salmonella. So, they pulled four brands off the shelves. In 2020, Sunshine Mills experienced a massive recall for aflatoxin contamination. Some of the brands in the new recall were also affected in the previous recall. So, if you serve your dog any products … Read more

Pet parents may want to check their pantries – Zuke’s is voluntarily removing all of their Mini Naturals treats from store shelves after customers reported the presence of mold inside the package. “We’re pet parents, too, and only want the best for our four-legged family members. For this reason, we are proactively and voluntarily removing Zuke’s Mini Naturals from store shelves as well as various online retailers, due to a quality issue with a recent batch of products.” If you … Read more

Dog food recalls are critical, especially when so many dogs are falling ill or even passing away because of it. Midwestern Pet Foods is already getting a lot of negative attention due to a continuously growing recall. First, in December 2020, the recall was for nine lots of Sportmix Food with deadly aflatoxin. Then, on January 11th, 2021, the company expanded the recall list to all pet foods containing corn from their Oklahoma plant after 70 pets died. As if … Read more

2020 ended with nine lots of Sportmix food getting recalled for deadly aflatoxin. At the time, the FDA was aware of 28 deaths and 8 illnesses related to the recall. After further research, more dog and cat food produced in Midwestern Pet Foods’ Oklahoma plant was recalled as well. The recall now includes over 1,000 lots of Sportmix and three other brands. This is an ongoing investigation, so the product list and number of cases may increase as more information … Read more

On December 30th, 2020, Midwestern Pet Foods recalled nine lots of their Sportmix pet food. The food is said to contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin in it. Many dogs have already fallen ill or died due to this contaminated food. This recall is still an ongoing investigation. So, the numbers and details could change and expand as new information is discovered. If you feed your dog Sportmix pet food, please be cautious and keep an eye out for additional … Read more

While many dog parents choose raw food over kibble due to its health benefits, it’s still possible for raw brands to get recalled. After a report of salmonella contamination, Albright’s Raw Dog Food chose to voluntarily recall select products for everyone’s safety. Salmonella not only poses a risk for the dogs who eat the food, but it can also be dangerous for humans who handle it. Thus, if you have the affected products, it’s important to stop serving them to … Read more

Just over a month ago, dog food company Sunshine Mills voluntarily recalled select food due to salmonella contamination and aflatoxin contamination. At the time, it was only a few bags, so dog parents thought they could breathe a sigh of relief. But as it turns out, deadly aflatoxins in dog food are on the rise. Sunshine Mills has since issued more voluntary recalls due to high levels of aflatoxins. Now, 15 additional brands have been affected, some with more than … Read more

Once again, pig ears are being pulled from the shelves. After the 2019 warnings to avoid pig ear treats, many dog parents stopped feeding them to their dogs completely. Now, the risk has reappeared again in certain areas with specific brands. Numerous cases have linked select pig ears with a recent salmonella outbreak. While these specific pig ears are no longer in stores, it’s possible that dog parents may have them in their homes. So, if you have any of … Read more

You don’t have to know much about salmonella to realize it’s not something you want in your dog’s food. Many popular dog food brands have been pulled off the shelves temporarily due to a potential salmonella contamination. It often makes dog parents worry and question the quality of their dog’s food, which is why it’s crucial to stay on top of dog food recalls. The Real Pet Food Company has recently issued a new recall as of September 22nd, 2020. … Read more

Not more than one week ago I wrote about a recall of dog food products produced by Sunshine Mills. Now, even more Sunshine Mills products have been recalled, but this time the concern is not related to salmonella. The company issued a voluntary recall following a single positive test for elevated aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a mold byproduct that can be harmful and possibly deadly to dogs. An excerpt from the official statement reads: “While no adverse health effects related to … Read more

No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, but here I am with some that’s urgent. Nature’s Menu Chicken and Quail dog food has been recalled due to salmonella risk. A sample of a single 3-pound bag tested by the Georgia Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. Though other samples tested negative, Sunshine Mills Inc. issued a voluntary recall of all of this particular food on August 24, 2020 out of an abundance of caution. The company’s … Read more

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced this weekend that they are expanding a recall on pig ear dog treats that have been linked to an outbreak of multi-drug resistant Salmonella in the United States. On July 3, 2019, retailer Pet Supplies Plus announced a recall of the pig ear dog treats they carried and stocked in bulk in open bins. At the time, 45 cases of a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella were reported across 13 states, with 12 … Read more

UPDATE: 07/05/2019 After more than 40 people were diagnosed with a multidrug-resistant strain of Salmonella, Pet Supplies Plus has recalled its pig ear treats in 33 states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating how contaminated pig ear dog treats may be connected to human cases of Salmonella. The consumer advisory bulletin said the retailer recalled bulk pig ears supplied to over 400 stores in 33 states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, … Read more