You may have noticed a few headlines recently surrounding recalls of various dog food products. Here, we’re breaking down the past 3 dog food recalls reported by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), if they’re related and what it means for you and your pet.

It first started on October 21 when the dog food brand Retriever announced a recall on their 50-pound bags of All Life Stages Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food product. This was due to a possible Salmonella contamination. They all display “best by” dates of “10 2024,” and the affected bags were sold in the following states: California, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah

Then, on October 27, Blue Ridge Beef issued a separate recall on their Breeders Choice raw pet food. This dog food was sold throughout the month of October in multiple states, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The reason for this recall was also due to the food testing positive for Salmonella.

And the latest recall to be aware was announced on October 30, with Victor Super Premium Dog Food being affected. This recall impacted their Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula product sold in 5-pound, 15-pound and 40-pound bags with “best by” dates of “6/12/2024.” These recalled bags were distributed to retailers nationwide.

While there are no illnesses connected to these recalls, dispose of any affected product immediately. Both dogs and humans can contract Salmonella as the bacteria can easily spread to other people and surfaces from handling. Symptoms of Salmonella infection in humans include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Symptoms your dog may display include lethargy, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting, according to the information provided by the FDA on the recalls.

Talk to your veterinarian or healthcare provider as soon as possible if you think your household can be affected by any of these recalls.

The Bottom Line

As of now, these recalls are not directly connected to each other and more information is needed to understand the source of these outbreaks. However, at least one of these dog food products include raw meat, so it’s important to remember the risk of serving and handling raw meat to feed your dog. If your pet food is not recalled, it should still be safe to feed your dog for now. Check the recalls for contact information if you have any direct questions.