Maker: The J.M. Smucker Company
Cause: Potential for low levels of pentobarbital
Announcement: Gravy Train , Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol' Roy and Skippy

For more information see:

Dog Food Advisor

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Petful Website

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Gravy Train withdrawal

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Kibbles 'n Bits

I don't normally comment on recalls but this one is irritating me.  Smuckers, the parent company, refuses to use the word recall, this is a voluntary withdrawal - let's play with words, huh?
The investigation has devolved to one provider and it ain't our fault is about the context I've seen.  Their attitude says a lot to me about the company ...

Thank you for the info. I think parent company is semantics for monopoly, anyway. What do they really care about pets? Profit is all it's about. Which is why some FDA regulation is necessary. If they are policing their own products, how do they make it out the door with contaminants?

The FDA issued an alert on Feb 16, 2018, you can read the alert in its entirety here.

Note: this is only CANNED foods.

The complete list of recalled Smucker dog food

The list of dog food brands being recalled by J.M. Smucker isn’t exactly small:

• Gravy Train with T-Bone Flavor Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910052541
  
• Gravy Train with Beef Strips, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 791052542
  
• Gravy Train with Lamb & Rice Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910052543
  
• Gravy Train with Chicken Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910034418
  
• Gravy Train with Beef Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910034417
  
• Gravy Train with Chicken Chunks, 22-ounce can, UPC 7910051645
  
• Gravy Train with Beef Chunks, 22-ounce can, UPC 7910051647
  
• Gravy Train Chunks in Gravy with Beef Chunks, 13.2-ounce can, 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-ounce cans, UPC 7910010377, 7910010378
  
• Kibbles ‘N Bits 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-ounce cans, UPC 7910010382, 7910048367, 7910010378
  
• Kibbles ‘N Bits 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-ounce cans, UPC 7910010380, 7910010377, 7910010375
  
• Kibbles ‘N Bits Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Beef & Vegetables in Gravy, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910010375
  
• Kibbles ‘N Bits Chef’s Choice Bistro Tender Cuts with Real Turkey, Bacon & Vegetables in Gravy, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910010378
  
• Kibbles ‘N Bits Chef’s Choice Homestyle Tender Slices with Real Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Gravy, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910010380
  
• Ol’ Roy Strips Turkey Bacon, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 8113117570
  
• Skippy Premium Chunks in Gravy Chunky Stew, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 79100502469
  
• Skippy Premium Chunks in Gravy with Beef, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910050250
  
• Skippy Premium Strips in Gravy with Beef, 13.2-ounce can, UPC 7910050245
  

The list continues to grow ...

Northwest Naturals of Portland, OR, is recalling specific lots of its raw frozen dog food due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Click the following link for details:
Northwest Naturals Dog Food Recall


Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is recalling 73 cases of its Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Dog Food due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
Click the following link for details:
Vital Essentials Dog Food Recall


TruPet LLC of Milford, OH, is recalling a limited amount of its TruDog Pet Treats due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
Click the following link for details:
TruDog Pet Treats Recall

It seems everyone has woken up from the lull of awkward no recalls forever and now throwing them all out at once. I am saddened by how many "Good" brands are showing up in these recent batches of recalls. Aside from the Smuckers recall most of the recent recalls are what one would usually consider quality brands.

A lot of companies have been looking for cheaper sources for their manufacturing, often to the detriment of the overall quality of their products.

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

For more informations see:

FDA Link

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Petful Website

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DogFoodAdvisor Website

I am shocked to know 2 digits tonnes of food being recalled over 14 months period and I am curious about where those recalled product will go.

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

For more information see:

Petful Website

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FDA Website

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DogFoodAdvisor Website

I can't find the initial recall but I thought I remembered posting it - old age, harrumph!!

Redbarn Pet Products, LLC of Long Beach, CA is expanding its voluntarily recall (of treats) issued on February 9 to include all lots manufactured with raw material from a single supplier because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following brands have been recalled and the specific list is long:

• Redbarn
  
• Chewy Louie
  
• Good Lovin’
  
• Dentley’s Brand
  

For more information see:

DogFoodAdvisor

J. M. Smucker Company of Orrvile, OH, is recalling two varieties of its popular Milo's Kitchen dog treats due to elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone.
To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:

Smucker Recalls Milo's Kitchen Dog Treats (DogFoodAdvisor)  Shows 2 items recalled

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Smuckers web site Shows 5 items recalled

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Petful Web Site Shows 4 items recalled

Blue Ridge Beef is back in the news with its 2nd recall of 2018. This time, a single lot of its BRB Complete frozen dog food is being recalled because it may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria. Get the full details here:

Petful Website

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The FDA Website

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Dog Food Advisor

Darwin's has recalled more of its dog food (Natural Selections and ZooLogics Dog Foods) after more tests showed samples of it were contaminated. This is just the latest in a string of recalls for Darwin's — and the FDA has grown so concerned about it that it has published a blistering report chronicling all the troubles. The FDA says Darwin's has demonstrated a "pattern of contamination" and "a history of recalls and multiple complaints." OUCH. Here's what you need to know:

Petful Website

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The FDA Website

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Dog Food Advisor

Note this comes from the first paragraph of the FDA Announcement:

FDA wrote:

The FDA is alerting pet owners to a history of five recalls of and multiple complaints associated with Darwin’s Natural Selections and Darwin's ZooLogics pet foods, manufactured by Arrow Reliance Inc., dba Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, over the period from October 17, 2016 to March 26, 2018. In each instance, the company recalled these products after being alerted to positive findings of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O128, Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes in samples of their raw pet food products.

Since July of 2016, Darwin's has recalled 13 different products!

A company called K9 Natural is recalling some of its frozen raw dog food that it imports into the United States from New Zealand. Here are the full recall details:

Petful Website

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Company Web Site
Though this notice specifies Colorado, the product was shipped to distributors in Washington, California, Texas, Colorado and Pennsylvania.

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Dog Food Advisor Website

TruPet LLC is "withdrawing" a single lot of its TruDog Boost Me Mighty Beef raw freeze-dried dog food toppers. This is the 2nd recall of 2018 for the company. Here are the full recall details:

Petful Website

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TruPets letter to customers

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DogFoodAdvisor Website

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FDA Website

You might find this link to be of interest since it mentions where the food for both companies is manufactured.

This is another of those "silent recalls," while it's insignificant because it's only one lot the TruPets product, if it's your dog then it's not insignificant.

Vital Essentials is recalling 2 of its freeze-dried dog food products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:
Vital Essentials Dog Food Recall | April 2018

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Petful Website

Again this appear to be 'silent recall' with notification sent in a email to their customers.

Al, any idea if these recent recalls are an additional or added to the original recall? I know VE had a recall, seen up towards the top of the page. It seems like every year about this time the freeze dried/raw dog food companies get a slew of recalls, salmonella is the culprit, but just seems odd, like if these were tested in the fall if the same issue would appear. Kinda stinks, I had been looking for a complete and balanced food that is more meat VE fit that bill, for when Miya goes off food, and now I wont buy it. Glad I decided to take my time on looking for a food, was going to place an order over the weekend and was going to place an order today, and now I wont.

VE has had in the neighborhood of three different recall this year, already.

I also, find it interestingly odd that different companies producing the same type of food have the same problem at the same time ...

DogFoodAdvisor was 'late' with their notification regarding both the TruPet and VE recalls.

I've updated the TruPet recall notice (Posted on 04/16) with information from FoodSafetyNews that states that both products were "manufactured in the same production facility,which is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Foods produced there carry Establishment No. V27506A or V27506. The production plant belongs to Carnivore Meat Co., which is based in Green Bay, WI."

I guess that explains the rationale for my comment in the previous message.

ETA: 04/20/2018 Updated again the two most recent recalls.

OC Raw Dog is recalling some of its products for 2 different reasons. One of the reasons is some fish are large enough to cause a risk of botulism. Wow, that's a new one for me. Please read the full recall details here:

Petful website

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Two FDA notices:
OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce
Freeze Dried Sardines

Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its dog treats due to elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:

Merrick Recalls Multiple Dog Treats (DogFoodAdvisor)

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Merrick Castor Pollux Recall (Petful)

To date I see nothing on the FDA website nor on MerrickPetCare website.

Note:  These do not look like treats to me; some of these look like food patties.  Check the DogFoodAdvisor link for detail.

Specifically these are being recalled:

Dave's Pet Food is recalling one lot of its Dave's Dog Food 95% Premium Beef due to elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone.
To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:

DogFoodAdvisor:  Dave's Dog Food Recall of June 2018

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Petful Notice

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FDA Website

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Dave's Company site which shows nothing.

Maker: G & C Raw, LLC
Cause: Potential for listeria
Announcement: FDA report dated Aug. 3, 2018
What was recalled: The following raw dog and cat foods:

2 lb. containers of Ground Lamb Dog Food, Lot #MFF022718
1 lb. containers of Pat’s Cat Turkey Cat Food, Lot #WWPKTF051618
According to the recall announcement, the products were distributed through direct delivery in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina and Georgia.

For further informations see:

The petful website

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DogFoodAdvisor web site

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The FDA  website

Steve's Real Food of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling select lots of its Steve’s Real Food Turducken Recipe and Quest cat food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria.

This is the second recall of Steve's products this year.

To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:

Steve's Real Food Recalls Dog and Cat Foods

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Petfull Notice

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FDA Recall Notice

In light of the recent recall of Steve's I sent them the following message:

Quote :

:I post recall notices for a Husky forum of which I'm a member - and if you don't mind a curiosity question ... In this day of "transparency" why is it that you (and most other dog food manufacturers) don't let your customers know on their website that there's been a recall?
Admitted that there's the "Oh, they've recalled a lot, I don't want to buy from them!" reaction, but isn't it really more fair to your existing customers to let them know that one of your products *might* have a problem, hence the recall.

They then posted the following on their website:

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Voluntary Recall
On Friday, September 7th, we announced the to FDA that we would do a voluntary recall on three lots of food. The food was pulled by the WA Department of Agriculture. They ran a series of tests and were able to get three samples to test positive for pathogens. We have multiple tests done on the same lots that all show negative tests results in addition to environmental tests that were done on the date the food was produced that have negative results. However, to be compliant we have issued the voluntary recall of the following products:

Product Name Lot# UPC Best Buy Date
Steve’s Real Food Turducken Recipe/5# J155 6-91730-15304-5 6/4/19
Quest Emu Diet B138 6-91730-17103-2 8/18/19
Quest Beef Diet A138 6-91730-17101-8 8/18/19
If you are a consumer and have any of the affected product please return it to the retailer you bought it from. They will verify the Lot Code and issue a refund for the affected product.

Food safety is a priority of our and have already been to the plant to review manufacturing processes and discuss what more we can to minimize pathogen exposure. We will keep you posted on the changes we implement to improve our process.