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 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.
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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 2025
Date | Brand | Product |
October 3, 2025 | Nature’s Own Pet Chews | |
September 24, 2025 | Darwin’s Natural Pet Food | |
August 25, 2025 | Viva Raw Pet Food | |
April 11, 2025 | Blue Ridge Beef | |
April 2, 2025 | Supercan Bulk | |
January 31, 2025 | Blue Ridge Beef |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2024
Date | Brand | Product |
December 25, 2024 | Northwest Naturals | |
December 2, 2024 | Blue Ridge | |
November 22, 2024 | Gaines Pet Treats LLC | |
September 22, 2024 | Answers Pet Food | |
September 20, 2024 | Darwin’s Natural Selections Raw Food | |
July 2, 2024 | Viva Raw Pet Food | |
June 20, 2024 | Barkworthies & Best Bully Sticks | |
May 17, 2024 | Pedigree | |
January 27, 2024 | Viva Raw Pet Food |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2023
Date | Brand | Product |
December 21, 2023 | Blue Ridge Beef | |
November 16, 2023 | Texas Farm Products | |
November 9, 2023 | Mid America Pet Food | |
October 27, 2023 | Blue Ridge Beef | |
October 12, 2023 | Carolina Prime Pet | |
September 27, 2023 | Texas Farm Products Company | |
September 6, 2023 | Mid America Pet Food | |
August 16, 2023 | Arrow Reliance Inc. | |
July 14, 2023 | What the Raw | |
May 19, 2023 | Ark Naturals Company | |
March 13, 2023 | Stratford Care USA | |
March 11, 2023 | Purina |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2022
Date | Brand | Product |
December 2, 2022 | Purina | |
September 6, 2022 | Spot & Tango | |
August 13, 2021 | Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company | |
July 14, 2022 | Stormberg Foods LLC | |
July 6, 2022 | Primal Dog Food | |
June 20, 2022 | Fresh Pet Inc. | |
Feburary 18, 2022 | Family Dollar Inc. |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2021
DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT |
October 11, 2021 | Tuffy’s Pet Foods | |
October 1, 2021 | Fromm Family Foods | |
August 26, 2021 | Top Quality | |
August 13, 2021 | Simply Nourish by Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company | |
July 29, 2021 | Sunshine Mills | |
June 13, 2021 | Freshpet Inc. | |
June 2, 2021 | Sunshine Mills | |
March 26, 2021 | Midwestern Pet Foods | |
March 03, 2021 | Bravo Packing Inc. | |
January 11, 2021 | Midwestern Pet Foods |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2020
DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT |
December 30, 2020 | Midwestern Pet Foods | |
November 16, 2020 | Albright’s | |
October 9. 2020 | Sunshine Mills Inc. | |
September 29, 2020 | Paws Up! / Western Family | |
September 22, 2020 | Billy+Margot | |
September 2, 2020 | Sunshine Mills Inc. | |
August 24, 2020 | Nature’s Menu | |
June 12, 2020 | Carnivora | |
March 23, 2020 | Icelandic+ | |
Feburary 14, 2020 | Aunt Jeni’s Home Made |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2019
DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT |
Sept. 26, 2019 | Bravo Packing Inc | |
Sept. 3, 2019 | Berkley & Jensen | |
Aug. 30, 2019 | Aunt Jeni’s Homemade | |
Aug. 27, 2019 | Brutus & Barnaby | |
Aug. 14, 2019 | Texas Tripe | |
May 20, 2019 | Hill’s Pet Nutrition | |
April 4, 2019 | Thogersen Family Farm | |
March 26, 2019 | Darwin’s | |
Jan. 31, 2019 | Hill’s Pet Nutrition | |
Jan. 28, 2019 | Woody’s Pet Food Deli | |
Jan. 23, 2019 | Hare Today | |
Jan. 14, 2019 | Lystn, LLC |
List of Dog Food Recalls in 2018
DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT |
Dec. 21, 2018 | Columbia River Natural Pet Foods | |
Nov. 29, 2018 | ELM | |
Nov. 28, 2018 | ANF | |
Nov. 27, 2018 | Evolve | |
Nov. 27, 2018 | Sportsman’s Pride | |
Nov. 27, 2018 | Triumph | |
Nov. 20, 2018 | Abound | |
Nov. 20, 2018 | Nature’s Promise | |
Nov. 9, 2018 | Natural Life | |
Nov. 6, 2018 | Orlando | |
Nov. 2, 2018 | Nutrisca | |
Oct. 25, 2018 | G & C Raw, LLC | |
Sept. 13, 2018 | Bravo Packing, Inc. | |
Sept. 7, 2018 | Steve’s Real Food | |
Aug. 3, 2018 | G & C Raw, LLC | |
June 12, 2018 | Dave’s Pet Food | |
May 23, 2018 | Merrick, Castor & Pollux | |
April 20, 2018 | OC Raw Dog | |
April 16, 2018 | Vital Essentials | |
April 13, 2018 | TruDog | |
April 13, 2018 | K9 Natural | |
March 26, 2018 | Darwin’s | |
March 26, 2018 | Blue Ridge Beef | |
March 22, 2018 | Milo’s Kitchen | |
March 6, 2018 | Raw Basics, LLC | |
March 2, 2018 | Steve’s Real Food | |
Feb. 24, 2018 | Vital Essentials | |
Feb. 24, 2018 | Northwest Naturals | |
Feb. 24, 2018 | TruDog | |
Feb. 14, 2018 | Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, Skippy | |
Feb. 11, 2018 | Darwin’s | |
Feb. 9, 2018 | Redbarn Naturals | |
Feb. 8, 2018 | Smokehouse Pet Products | |
Feb. 8, 2018 | Raws for Paws | |
Jan. 15, 2018 | JustFoodForDogs |
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.Â
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.