Recall Alert! Blue Ridge Beef BRB Complete Dog Food

A single lot of Blue Ridge Beef BRB Complete frozen dog food is being recalled because of the potential for contamination with salmonella and listeria.

Maker: Blue Ridge Beef
Cause: Potential for salmonella and listeria
Announcement: FDA report dated March 26, 2018
What was recalled: 2 lb. chubs of BRB Complete dog food, Lot #GA0131, manufactured January 31, 2018

According to the FDA announcement, “There has been no consumer or pet illnesses in association with this product. Blue Ridge Beef is voluntarily recalling this product lot as a commitment to consumer and pet health and safety.”

This is the 2nd recall of 2018 for Blue Ridge Beef. The company recalled a frozen raw cat food on March 1 for the same reason: potential salmonella and listeria contamination.

The affected lot of BRB Complete was distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Carolina.

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https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/default.htm

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Recall Alert! Milo’s Kitchen Dog Treats

Maker: The J.M. Smucker Company
Cause: Potentially elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone
Announcement: Company news release dated March 22, 2018
What was recalled: The following specific sizes and dates of these Milo’s Kitchen dog treats:

• Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers / Steak Grillers Recipe With Angus Steak, 18 oz., UPC #079100518227, best by either Nov. 15, 2018 or April 26, 2019
• Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers / Steak Grillers Recipe With Angus Steak, 22 oz., UPC #079100518234, best by April 26, 2019
• Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers / Steak Grillers Recipe With Angus Steak, 10 oz., UPC #079100527762, best by April 26, 2019
• Milo’s Kitchen Grilled Burger Bites With Sweet Potato and Bacon, 15 oz., UPC #079100521265, best by Nov. 19, 2018

According to the company’s news release, “The FDA informed Smucker of 3 illness reports, and we immediately initiated a voluntary recall of the limited, impacted production.”

The dog treats were distributed nationally, and this recall is limited to the 2 specific varieties, dates and sizes noted above.

The FDA has said that “pets that eat food or treats containing thyroid hormones may develop hyperthyroidism, a disease that is rare in dogs and usually triggered by thyroid cancer.”

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Recall Alert! Rad Cat Raw Diet

Maker: Radagast Pet Food, Inc.
Cause: Potential for listeria
Announcement: FDA report dated March 20, 2018
What was recalled: The following Rad Cat Raw Diets:

• Free-Range Chicken, Lot #62762, best by Oct. 19, 2018, UPC #851536 001036 (8 oz.), UPC #851536 001043 (16 oz.) or UPC #851536 001050 (24 oz.)
• Free-Range Turkey, Lot #62926, best by May 3, 2019, UPC #851536 001005 (8 oz.), UPC #851536 001012 (16 oz.) or UPC #851536 001029 (24 oz.)

According to the announcement on the FDA website, the recall is confined to a single lot of both the chicken recipe and the turkey recipe, and no pet or human illnesses have been reported.

The recalled chicken recipe was shipped in May 2017 to distributors in California, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The turkey recipe was shipped in December 2017 to California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington, and was sold in pet stores.

The announcement explains, “The company was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested. All samples tested negative for E.coli and salmonella, but 2 tested positive for listeria monocytogenes.”

View the FDA Recall Alert here:

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm601955.htm

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Recall Alert! FDA Pet Food Recalls In 2018

If this seems like a busy time for pet food recalls right now ~ well, that's because it is! In 2018 alone, there have been well over a dozen pet food recalls, which is an unusually high number of recalls. Regardless of whether it's one or one dozen, any number is truly unacceptable. 

1. Tucker’s Pork-Bison Formula Raw Frozen Dog Food

This is the 14th brand of dog food to be recalled so far this year, a dizzyingly high number for a period of just over 2 months' time.

Maker: Raw Basics, LLC
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated March 6, 2018
What was recalled: 5 lb. boxes of Tucker’s Pork-Bison Formula raw frozen dog food with UPC #072635520017, Lot #27717 and best by date of April 17, 2019

2. Steve’s Real Food Turkey Canine Recipe

This is the 13th brand of dog food to be recalled so far this year, an unusually high number for a period of just over 2 months' time.

Maker: Steve’s Real Food
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated March 2, 2018
What was recalled: 5 lb. bags of Turkey Canine Recipe raw frozen dog food, with Lot #E 178, UPC #6-91730-15303-8 and best by date of Sept. 27, 2018

3. Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind Cat Food 

Two kittens have died, and now this frozen raw cat food is being recalled.

Maker: Blue Ridge Beef
Cause: Potential for salmonella and listeria
Announcement: FDA report dated March 1, 2018
What was recalled: 2 lb. chubs of Kitten Grind frozen raw cat food, Lot #GA1102 (you can find the lot number on the clips at each end of the chubs), manufactured Nov. 2, 2017

4. Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs

Carnivore Meat Company is recalling 73 cases of this raw dog food because it could potentially be contaminated with salmonella.

Maker: Carnivore Meat Company
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated February 28, 2018
What was recalled: 1 lb. bags of Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Nibblets Entrée for Dogs, best by date of June 14, 2019 and with Lot #13753 and UPC #033211008947

5. Northwest Naturals Chicken & Salmon Recipe

The company has announced a recall of a dog food that was distributed more than a year ago after a sample tested positive for listeria.

Maker: Northwest Naturals

Cause: Potential for listeria
Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 23, 2018
What was recalled: 5 lb. frozen chubs of Chicken & Salmon Recipe dog food with UPC #0 87316 38440 6 and best by code 15 082218

6. TruDog Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delights

A positive salmonella test has led TruPet, LLC to recall a single lot of these freeze-dried raw dog treats.

Maker: TruPet, LLC
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 23, 2018
What was recalled: 2.5 oz. packages of TruDog Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delight with Lot #20190514 13753

7. Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy and Skippy Canned Dog Foods

This market withdrawal follows an explosive investigative report that discovered traces of pentobarbital (a euthanasia drug) in some cans of Gravy Train dog food.

Maker: The J.M. Smucker Company
Cause: Potential for low levels of pentobarbital
Announcement: Gravy Train website announcement, Kibbles ‘N Bits website announcement, FDA announcement dated Feb. 16, 2018
What was recalled: The company is withdrawing from the market the following canned dog foods manufactured from 2016 to Feb. 15, 2018:

Gravy Train:

• 13.2 oz. With T-Bone Flavor Chunks, UPC# 7910052541
• 13.2 oz. With Beef Strips, UPC# 7910052542
• 13.2 oz. With Lamb and Rice Chunks, UPC# 7910052543
• 13.2 oz. With Beef Chunks, UPC# 7910034417
• 22 oz. With Beef Chunks, UPC# 7910051647
• 13.2 oz. With Chicken Chunks, UPC# 7910034418
• 22 oz. With Chicken Chunks, UPC# 7910051645
• 13.2 oz. Chunks in Gravy Stew, UPC# 7910051933
• 13.2 oz. Chicken, Beef & Liver Medley, UPC# 7910051934
• 13.2 oz. Chunks in Gravy with Beef Chunks, UPC# 7910034417

Kibbles ‘N Bits:

• 12-can Variety Pack — Chef’s Choice American Grill Burger Dinner With Real Bacon & Cheese Bits in Gravy, Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts With Real Turkey Bacon & Vegetables in Gravy, 12 pack of 13.2 oz. cans, UPC# 7910010377 and 7910010378
• 12-Can Variety Pack — Chef’s Choice Bistro Hearty Cuts With Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy, Chef’s Choice Homestyle Meatballs & Pasta Dinner With Real Beef in Tomato Sauce, 12 pack of 13.2 oz. cans, UPC# 7910010382, 7910048367 and 7910010378
• 12-Can Variety Pack — Chef’s Choice Homestyle Tender Slices With Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy, Chef’s Choice American Grill Burger Dinner With Real Bacon & Cheese Bits in Gravy, Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts With Real Beef & Vegetables in Gravy, 12 pack of 13.2 oz. cans, UPC# 7910010380, 7910010377 and 7910010375
• Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts With Real Beef & Vegetables in Gravy, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 7910010375
• Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts With Real Turkey, Bacon & Vegetables in Gravy, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 7910010378
• Chef’s Choice Homestyle Tender Slices With Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 7910010380

Ol’ Roy:

• Strips Turkey Bacon, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 8113117570

Skippy:

• Premium Chunks in Gravy Chunky Stew, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 79100502469
• Premium Chunks in Gravy With Beef, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 7910050250
• Premium Strips in Gravy With Beef, 13.2 oz. can, UPC# 7910050245

8. Darwin’s ZooLogics Dog Food

We have learned about another recall of Darwin's pet food ~ the latest in a string of recalls in the past year and a half.

Maker: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 13, 2018
What was recalled: ZooLogics Chicken and Vegetable Meals for Dogs (manufactured Nov. 2, 2017) and ZooLogics Duck and Vegetable Meals for Dogs (manufactured Nov. 16, 2017)

9. Redbarn Naturals 7 Inch Bully Stick

No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported. But testing by the Colorado Department of Agriculture found salmonella in a package of these dog chews.

Maker: Redbarn Pet Products, LLC
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 9, 2018 and a company news release
What was recalled: 2.4 oz. green plastic bags of Redbarn Naturals 7 Inch Bully Sticks Premium Dog Chews (3-pack) with expiration date of “112120ABC”

10. Beef Munchies Dog Treats by Smokehouse Pet Products

Routine testing by a state agriculture department found the presence of salmonella in packages of these dog treats.

Maker: Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc.
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 8, 2018 and expanded recall report dated Feb. 15, 2018
What was recalled: All sizes, package types, lot numbers and UPC codes of Beefy Munchies dog treats

11. Raws for Paws Ground Turkey Pet Food

Raws for Paws has recalled certain chubs of its Ground Turkey Pet Food because of the potential for salmonella contamination.

Maker: Raws for Paws
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 8, 2018
What was recalled: 1 lb. and 5 lb. chubs of Raws for Paws Ground Turkey Pet Food with a manufacture date of Oct. 12, 2017 (Turkey Pet Food cases) or manufacture dates between Oct. 12, 2017 and Feb. 2, 2018 (found in Combo Pack variety cases).

Please note that the recall involves a company called Raws for Paws out of Minneapolis — NOT to be confused with a similarly named company, Raw Paws Pet Food (of Indianapolis), which is not affected.

12. JustFoodForDogs

The company's first recall comes after preliminary testing revealed its human-grade green beans may be contaminated with listeria.

Maker: JustFoodForDogs, LLC
Cause: Potential for contamination with listeria in products containing green beans
Announcement: Company letter to customers, Jan. 15, 2018; FDA recall notice dated Jan. 19, 2018
What was recalled: Only these specific refrigerated/frozen JustFoodForDogs products, all sizes:

• Turducken, batch dates of Nov. 1, 2017 through Jan. 14, 2018
• Beef and Russet Potato, batch dates of Nov. 1, 2017 through Jan. 14, 2018 (new packages will be made that contain no green beans and are safe to feed)
• Fish and Sweet Potato, batch dates of Nov. 1, 2017 through Jan. 14, 2018 (new packages will be made that contain no green beans and are safe to feed)

Did you know that there have been more than 160 FDA recalls since 2007?


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Primal Pet Foods Recalls 5 Specific Primal Canine And Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas

Primal Pet Food issues a recall due to product manufactured outside of grind size specification.

For Immediate Release ~ December 21, 2017

To All Primal Pet Foods Consumers:

Through a recent product quality review process, we have determined that 5 specific Primal 
Canine and Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas were produced outside of our grind size 
specification of 1/8” which we have determined is the ideal size of ground bone to be fed to 
dogs and cats. The products in question were ground at ¼” or 1/8” deviation from our 
specification.

As these products do not meet our precise specifications, we are requesting that these specific products and lot codes be returned to the Primal retailer at which the product was originally purchased for full credit. In the case whereby you are unable to return the product directly to the retailer, please contact our customer service team using the information below to process a product reimbursement.

Primal Customer Service: 866-566-4652 EXT. 2 or by email at support@primalpetfoods.com

Please refer to the list below for the items in question:

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to you and your pet(s).

Please contact our Customer Service Team with any questions, comments and or concerns.

Best Regards,
Matthew R. Koss
President, Founder

PRODUCT UNIT CODE – PRODUCT NAME – CASE UPC – UNIT UPC – BATCH NUMBER

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D1101817

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 3D3100317

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D4100317

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D2100317

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D5102717

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D6101717

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D6100317

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D4100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D5100817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D7100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D1092517

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D7100817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D8100217

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D5100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D5100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D6100817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D10101817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D10101817

CDF5.5-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006418 – 850334-004362 – 1D5100117

CTF5.5-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006449 – 850334-004379 – 1D892617

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 3D1092517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D392517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D592517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 4D692517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 2D892617

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D8100217

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – D10100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 2D2100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 1D1100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 2D9100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 1D4100217

FCF5.5-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006463 – 850334-004355 – 1D3100217

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 2D10100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 2D8100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D7100217

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 3D5100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D5101617

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D6100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D10101717

FTF5.5-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006487 – 850334-004386 – 1D5100317

FTF5.5-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006487 – 850334-004386 – 1D10101717

There Have Been Two Previous Recalls from Primal Pet Foods:

2011 - Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula

2015 - Cat Food Recall - Primal Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls A Single Lot of Raw Frozen Cat Food

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