Pet Food Recalls: Check If Your Cat or Dog’s Food Was Recalled

Just like with human foods, from time to time, pet foods become contaminated. When this happens, the manufacturer of the pet food will voluntarily issue a recall. Or the FDA can request or order a pet food company to recall products that can harm animals.

Bacterial contamination is the most common reason for dog and cat food recalls. Bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria can make both pets and humans very sick. Foods can also be recalled because they’re contaminated with foreign objects or diseases. For example, bird flu was recently found in multiple recalled raw cat foods.

You can stay most up to date on which pet foods have been recalled by checking the American Veterinary Medical Association’s recalls list or the FDA’s website. But in the meantime, here’s information about recent dog and cat food recalls, along with what to do if you have a recalled food at home.

Dog food recalls

The table below shows the most recent dog food recalls. It includes the brand and product name of each recalled pet food, along with the recall date and recalled lot number(s).

To check if you purchased one of these recalled products, compare the lot number on your package to the ones listed below. The lot number can usually be found near the expiration date or on the bottom of canned food.

Cat food recalls

Check the table below to see recent cat food recalls. It covers the brand and product name, recall date, and recalled lot number(s).

To see if your cat’s food has been recalled, look to see if the lot number of your cat’s food matches any in the table below. You can usually find the lot number near the expiration date or on the bottom of a can.

What should you do if your pet’s food has been recalled?

If your pet’s food has been recalled, do not feed it to your dog or cat. Check the manufacturer’s website to learn whether you can get a refund for the recalled food. You can also check the food’s packaging for a contact number and reach out to the company directly. 

Then, dispose of the recalled food in a sealed container to prevent other animals from getting into the contaminated product.

It’s also best to thoroughly clean and disinfect your pet’s bowls and food storage containers if their food has been recalled. This helps kill any bacteria that may have been in the recalled food and lowers the risk of you and your pet getting sick.

If you notice any signs of illness in your dog or cat after they have eaten recalled food, reach out to your veterinarian. Diarrhea is one of the most common signs of bacteria-related sickness in pets. It can sometimes have blood in it.

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Written by:

Renée Fabian, MA

Renée Fabian is the senior pet health editor at GoodRx. She’s worked for nearly 10 years as a journalist and editor across a wide range of health and well-being topics.

Reviewed by:

Ghanasyam Bey, DVM

Ghanasyam Bey, DVM, is from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies. After a year of biology research at Duke University, he attended Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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