Safety Report: ANSWERS Beef and Chicken Dog Foods - recalled due to Salmonella and Listeria, USA

United States

Lystn, LLC d.b.a./ANSWERS Pet Food of Fleetwood, PA, is voluntarily withdrawing certain lots of ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs out of an abundance of caution after samples collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were reported to have tested positive for the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lots were distributed throughout the United States in retail stores and direct online sales.

Individuals can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes or infected with Salmonella.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only exhibit decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed product lot identified below and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The products being withdrawn are sold in 4lb half gallon cartons (see pictures attached).

- Affected products:

PRODUCT NAME/UPC: ANSWERS Pet Food Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002102, SIZE: 4lb (Half Gallon Carton), Best Buy / Expiration: MAY 06, 2026, Lot Code: BUBD MAY 06, 2026
PRODUCT NAME/UPC: ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002072, SIZE: 4lb (Half Gallon Carton), Best Buy / Expiration: JAN 31, 2026, Lot Code: BUBD JAN 31, 2026
PRODUCT NAME/UPC: ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs/856554002065, SIZE: 4lb (Half Gallon Carton), Best Buy / Expiration: JAN 02, 2026; MAR 11, 2026, Lot Code: BUBD JAN 02, 2026 & MAR 11, 2026

In case you or your pet experiences Listeria monocytogenes (high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea) or Salmonella (diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever) symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Company name: Lystn, LLC. d.b.a. ANSWERS
Brand name: ANSWERS
Product recalled: Beef and Chicken Dog Foods
Reason of the recall: Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria
FDA Recall date: September 23, 2024

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/answers-pet-food-voluntarily-withdrawals-certain-limited-lots-beef-and-chicken-dog-foods-due