News Alert: Salmonella and Listeria Risks Prompt FDA Recall of Dog Food

What You Need to Know About the Pet Food Recall

On September 25, 2024, Answers Pet Food initiated a recall of frozen dog food products due to potential contamination with salmonella and listeria. The products include the Answers Detailed Beef Formula, Answers Straight Beef Formula, and Answers Straight Chicken Formula, all sold in four-pound half-gallon cartons. The recall was prompted by positive tests for these harmful bacteria following consumer complaints.

Details of the Recall

• Answers Detailed Beef Formula – Best by May 6, 2026
• Answers Straight Beef Formula – Best by January 31, 2026
• Answers Straight Chicken Formula – Best by January 2, 2026 and March 11, 2026

These products are available online and at retail locations across the U.S., with the best by dates located on a sticker on the carton. Consumers should safely dispose of any recalled products if unsure of the packaging.

Health Risks Associated with Contaminated Pet Food

Handling contaminated food can put humans at risk, as salmonella and listeria can be transmitted from pets to people. The FDA warns that even healthy dogs can shed bacteria, and proper cleaning of pet supplies is essential. Symptoms in humans can include:

• Salmonella: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever
• Listeria: Fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea

Those most vulnerable include young children, the elderly, and pregnant women.

For further details on the risks associated with salmonella and listeria, check updates from the CDC.