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Dog Food Recall Information & Alerts | List Updated in 2024 | Is Your Brand On This List?

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By Nicole Cosgrove

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No one wants to serve their furry friend food that might make them sick, as doggie parents it is heartbreaking to see them unwell not to mention the potential bill from the vet!

That’s why we created the most complete list of dog food recalls. This list is frequently updated and shows every dog food recall of this year, and the previous years.

We aim to be the first to inform you and your dog about pet food recalls. The faster we can inform you of any issue, the safer your dog will be. We do this by staying up-to-date on FDA, AVMA, and other reliable sources.

Have a cat? Stay on top of cat food recalls here.

The dog food recalls below are listed from newest to oldest. Just click the links in the tables to see the details of each recall.

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List of Dog Food Recalls in 2024

DateBrandProduct
January 27, 2024Viva Raw Pet FoodViva Duck Recipes for Dogs

List of Dog Food Recalls in 2023

DateBrandProduct
December 21, 2023Blue Ridge BeefBlue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix
November 16, 2023Texas Farm ProductsTexas Farm Products Dog Food
November 9, 2023Mid America Pet FoodVictor Super Premium Beef Meal & Brown Rice Dog Food
October 27, 2023Blue Ridge BeefBlue Ridge Beef Breeders Choice #2
October 12, 2023Carolina Prime PetHollywood Feed Carolina Made Jerky Treats
September 27, 2023Texas Farm Products CompanyRetriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Dog Food
September 6, 2023Victor Dog FoodVictor Super Premium Classic Hi-Pro Plus Dog Food
August 16, 2023Arrow Reliance Inc.Darwin’s Natural Pet Products for Dogs
July 14, 2023What the RawWhat the Raw Single Dried Sardines
May 19, 2023Ark Naturals CompanyArk Naturals Company Brushless Toothpaste Value Packs
March 13, 2023Stratford Care USAOmega 3 Supplements
March 11, 2023PurinaPurina Pro Plan (Extended)

List of Dog Food Recalls in 2022

DateBrandProduct
December 2, 2022PurinaPurina Pro Plan Vet Diet
September 6, 2022Spot & TangoUnkibble dog food
July 14, 2022Stormberg Foods LLCMultiple Brands
July 6, 2022Primal Dog FoodRaw Frozen Primal Patties
Feburary 18, 2022Dollar Family Inc.Multiple brands

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List of Dog Food Recalls in 2021

DATEBRANDPRODUCT
October 11, 2021Tuffy's Pet FoodsPure Vita Salmon Entree
October 1, 2021Fromm Family Foods multiple canned foods
August 26, 2021Top QualityBeef HMV
August 13, 2021Simply Nourish by Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat CompanyMultiple products
July 29, 2021Sunshine MillsMultiple brands
June 13, 2021Freshpet Inc.Small Pet Recipe
June 2, 2021Sunshine MillsMultiple Products
March 26, 2021Midwestern Pet FoodsMultiple brands
January 11, 2021 Midwestern Pet FoodsSportmix Pet Food

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List of Dog Food Recalls in 2020

DATEBRANDPRODUCT
December 30, 2020Midwestern Pet FoodsSportmix Pet Food
November 16, 2020Albright's Chicken Recipe for Dogs
October 9. 2020Sunshine Mills Inc.Various brands + products
September 29, 2020Paws Up! / Western FamilyPig ear dog treats
September 22, 2020Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe
September 2, 2020Sunshine Mills Inc.Multiple dog foods
August 24, 2020Nature's MenuSuper Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail
June 12, 2020CarnivoraFrozen raw pet food
March 23, 2020Icelandic+Whole Capelin Fish Treats for Dogs
Feburary 14, 2020Aunt Jeni's Home MadeAll-Natural Raw Turkey Dinner

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List of Dog Food Recalls in 2019

DATEBRANDPRODUCT
Sept. 26, 2019Bravo Packing IncPerformance Dog Raw Pet Food
Sept. 3, 2019Berkley & JensenChef Toby Pig Ears Treats
Aug. 30, 2019Aunt Jeni's Homemade Turkey Dinner Dog Food, 5 lb (2.3kg), Lot 175199 JUL2020

Chicken Dinner Dog Food, 5 lb (2.3kg), Lot 1152013 JUL2020.
Aug. 27, 2019Brutus & BarnabyPig Ears for Dogs- All Variations
Aug. 14, 2019 Texas TripeVarious raw pet food products
April 4, 2019 Thogersen Family FarmGround pet food
March 26, 2019 Darwin’sNatural Selections
Jan. 31, 2019 Hill’s Pet NutritionScience Diet and Prescription Diet
Jan. 28, 2019 Woody’s Pet Food DeliRaw Free Range Turkey
Jan. 23, 2019 Hare TodayHare Today Gone Tomorrow Ground Chicken With Bones and Organs
Jan. 14, 2019Lystn, LLC A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula

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List of Dog Food Recalls in 2018

DATEBRANDPRODUCT
Dec. 21, 2018Columbia River Natural Pet FoodsCow Pie, Chicken & Vegetables
Nov. 29, 2018 ELMChicken and Chickpea Recipe
Nov. 28, 2018ANFLamb Meal & Rice Adult Formula
Nov. 27, 2018EvolvePuppy Formula (Chicken & Rice)
Nov. 27, 2018Sportsman’s PrideLarge Breed Puppy Formula dry dog food
Nov. 27, 2018TriumphChicken & Rice Recipe dry dog food
Nov. 20, 2018AboundChicken & Brown Rice Recipe dry dog food
Nov. 20, 2018Nature’s PromiseChicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food
Nov. 9, 2018Natural LifeChicken Meal & Potato Formula dry dog food
Nov. 6, 2018OrlandoChicken & Chickpea dry dog food
Nov. 2, 2018NutriscaChicken and Chickpea Recipe dry dog food
Oct. 25, 2018G & C Raw, LLC Multiple products
Sept. 13, 2018Bravo Packing, Inc. Performance Dog
Sept. 7, 2018Steve’s Real FoodTurducken
Aug. 3, 2018G & C Raw, LLC Ground Lamb Dog Food
June 12, 2018Dave’s Pet Food95% Premium Beef
May 23, 2018Merrick, Castor & Pollux Backcountry, Good Buddy beef treats
April 20, 2018OC Raw DogChicken, Fish & Produce + Freeze Dried Sardines
April 16, 2018Vital EssentialsBeef Toppers, Beef Entrée
April 13, 2018TruDogBoost Me
April 13, 2018K9 NaturalChicken Feast
March 26, 2018Darwin’sZooLogics, Natural Selections
March 26, 2018Blue Ridge BeefBRB Complete
March 22, 2018Milo’s KitchenSteak Grillers and Grilled Burger Bites
March 6, 2018Raw Basics, LLC Tucker’s Pork-Bison Formula
March 2, 2018Steve’s Real FoodTurkey Canine Recipe
Feb. 24, 2018Vital EssentialsFreeze-Dried Beef Nibblets
Feb. 24, 2018Northwest NaturalsChicken & Salmon Recipe
Feb. 24, 2018TruDogTreat Me Crunchy Beef Delights
Feb. 14, 2018Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, Skippy Various canned dog foods
Feb. 11, 2018Darwin’sZooLogics
Feb. 9, 2018Redbarn NaturalsVarious dog treats
Feb. 8, 2018Smokehouse Pet ProductsBeef Munchies dog treats
Feb. 8, 2018Raws for PawsGround Turkey Pet Food
Jan. 15, 2018JustFoodForDogsMeals with green beans

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We hope that this list of pet food recalls helps you keep your beloved dog healthy and happy.

Dog Food Recalls – The Important Things To Know

You don’t want your dog to get sick, and neither does your pet food company. Still, sometimes things go wrong and products need to be removed from the market. When this happens, dog food companies and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will publish alerts to let you know. A dog food recall may happen because it contains an unapproved pesticide, too much of a mineral-like copper or calcium, or potential contamination. 

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What are the types of pet food recalls?

There are two major types of pet food recalls: voluntary recalls, which are issued by the company, and ordered recalls, which come directly from the FDA. Most recalls are voluntary — your pet food company doesn’t want to sell you contaminated food — but some are enforced by the government.

The FDA can either request or order a dog food recall, depending on the severity of the problem. You’ll want to pay particular attention to ordered recalls, which are used on products with the biggest problems.

Once the product has been recalled, the FDA will issue an alert and the company will work on fixing the problem. The FDA will make sure the dog food is safe before allowing it back on the market.

What about dog treat recalls?

Dog treats may also be recalled, usually by the company selling them. Just like your regular dog food, they may contain unwanted ingredients that could make your dog sick. If your dog’s favorite treats get recalled, stop using them immediately and switch to a safer brand.

What should you do if your dog food gets recalled?

The first thing you should do is stop feeding the recalled food to your dog. Then read the details of the pet food recall to make sure your brand is exactly the variety being recalled. If it is, try to find another dog food with similar ingredients. That way you’ll avoid upsetting your dog’s stomach by changing its food suddenly.

After that, look out for symptoms of illness in your dog. If you notice any changes, you may want to schedule a checkup with your veterinarian. And that bag of recalled dog food? Take it back to the store. You should be able to get a full refund.

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