Recalls & Warnings

Recent recalls and warnings of dog and cat food.

Flesh-Eating Screwworms Just Reached a US Dog for the First Time in 60 Years

Jun 13, 2026

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Flesh-Eating Screwworms Just Reached a US Dog for the First Time in 60 Years

New World screwworms — larvae that feed on living flesh — were confirmed in a dog in the United States for the first time in six decades.

Rex Freiberger

79 Dog Foods Were Tested for Lead. Every Single One Failed.

Jun 11, 2026

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79 Dog Foods Were Tested for Lead. Every Single One Failed.

Every single product — across dry food, air-dried food, and freeze-dried food — exceeded the maximum tolerated level for lead. This isn't a corner-case contamination story — it's the baseline.

Annemarije de Boer

The FDA Told This Dog Food Company to Recall. They Said No.

Jun 3, 2026

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The FDA Told This Dog Food Company to Recall. They Said No.

Raaw Energy tested positive for four dangerous pathogens. The FDA issued a public warning. The company kept selling.

Annemarije de Boer

Recall Alert: Go Raw LLC / Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe (Thiamine Deficiency)

Apr 12, 2026

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Recall Alert: Go Raw LLC / Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe (Thiamine Deficiency)

Low vitamin B1 levels in select Quest Cat Food products prompted the recall, highlighting the life-threatening risks thiamine deficiency poses to cats.

Rex Freiberger

10 Shocking Facts About Dog Food Most Owners Learn Too Late

Mar 11, 2026

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10 Shocking Facts About Dog Food Most Owners Learn Too Late

Once you see what’s really in it, how it’s made, and what your dog may be exposed to at every single meal, you can’t unsee it.

Rex Freiberger

Recall Alert: Raaw Energy / Dog Food (Harmful Bacteria)

Mar 3, 2026

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Recall Alert: Raaw Energy / Dog Food (Harmful Bacteria)

Eight lots of Raaw Energy Dog Food are linked to bacterial contamination, prompting the FDA to bypass the standard recall process and warn pet owners directly.

Rex Freiberger

Recall Alert: Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs (Salmonella Risk)

Mar 3, 2026

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Recall Alert: Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs (Salmonella Risk)

The FDA warns consumers to stop feeding affected 6-ounce bags immediately. Learn which states were impacted and what symptoms to watch for.

Pet Food Expert

The Kibble Facts Guide to Pet Food Recalls: How to Track Alerts and Protect Your Pet

Feb 27, 2026

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The Kibble Facts Guide to Pet Food Recalls: How to Track Alerts and Protect Your Pet

How to monitor live FDA and AVMA pet food databases, understand the risks of different diet formats, and safely manage contaminated pet food in your home.

Pet Food Expert

Recall Alert: Neogen Vet Product and Gold Star Distribution Facility

Feb 25, 2026

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Recall Alert: Neogen Vet Product and Gold Star Distribution Facility

Alongside food recalls, regulators flagged microbial contamination in a veterinary product and documented past sanitation violations at a pet food distribution facility.

Rex Freiberger

Recall Alert: Nature’s Own Bully Bites Salmonella Found in Dog Chews

Jan 18, 2026

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Recall Alert: Nature’s Own Bully Bites Salmonella Found in Dog Chews

Buy Bones recalls Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites after FDA testing confirmed Salmonella. See affected lot numbers, symptoms, and what pet owners should do.

Pet Food Expert