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first can immediately caught me off guard. It smells sour and extra “fishy.” I decided to put it onto a plate where I discovered mold or some of their kind of growth that I have never seen in all of my years.
The meat itself was dark and discolored. My one cat (that eats EVERYTHING) said no way.
I had purchased eight cans to hold me up until my Chewy order came through.

Never again will I purchase that from Walmart. The remaining inventory needs to be immediately pulled and returned to Purina for testing.

Blue Buffalo - Pure Balance - Hill's - Purina - Instinct - Royal Canin - Kirkland - Stella & Chewy's - Merrick - Taste of the Wild *This list will be updated as new reports come in 2,012 likes *At this time there are no official recalls for these brands yet. Samples have been sent to an independent laboratory for testing. Toxicology reports pending investigation.

distributed between October 24 and December 6, 2023. There was 1 consumer complaint made to the FDA about this lot.

The recalled products are identifiable by their lot number, 22853, and are packaged as frozen 1 lb bricks in clear vacuum packaging. The products from this lot were shipped to 1,500+ customers, according to the company. The FDA discovered the contamination following a consumer complaint and subsequent testing of the Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked) product from the aforementioned lot.

These bacteria can affect both animals consuming the products and humans who handle the contaminated pet products. Pets with Salmonella and Listeria infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.

The company advises consumers to check their freezer for any remaining products of Lot 22853. In case there are remaining products, they can contact the company to request a refund.


In case you are experiencing Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes 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.

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located in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania & Virginia. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella and Listeria infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only 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 the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

On 12/15/2023 the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that one lot of each of the products were sampled and tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. However, out of an abundance of caution the firm is recalling all lots with the used-by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224.

Products affected are:
- Product: Kitten Grind, Size: 2lbs, UPC: 8 54298 00101 6, All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1124 to N24 1224
- Product: Kitten Mix, Size: 2lbs, UPC: 8 54298 00243 6, All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1124 to N24 1224
- Product: Puppy Mix, Size: 2lbs, UPC: 8 54298 00169 6, All Lot #/Use By Dates Between: N24 1124 to N24 1224
The lot numbers and used by dates are located on the silver tabs at the end of the tubes.

Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, 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: Blue Ridge Beef
Brand name: Blue Ridge Beef
Product recalled: Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix, and Puppy Mix
Reason of the recall: Potential contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: December 21, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov

cut or stretched and was as big as my fingertip. I have video of trying to squish it against the counter and it's definitely not food. Next day he had projectile vomiting. I emailed the company twice and they never got back to me. Just want to warn others to watch out for contamination in pet foods, too.
. It was delivered from Amazon. It was delivered from Amazon  | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting

to distributors and retailers throughout the United States. As of November 1, 2023, seven people reported Salmonella infections.

Voluntarily recalled brands produced at the Mount Pleasant facility include: Victor Super Premium Dog Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and some Member’s Mark varieties with Best By Dates before 10/31/24. The affected products are shown in the images below.

The Best By Date is found on the middle top of the back of each bag. This expanded voluntary recall is being issued due to some of the product lots testing positive for Salmonella through random and targeted sampling of finished product, including by the firm and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products, and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have 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 the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Retailers and distributors should immediately pull all product from their inventory and shelves and destroy product. Do not sell or donate the recalled products. Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Destroy the food in a way that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups, and storage containers. Always ensure that you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, 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: Mid America Pet Food
Brand name: Multiple brand names
Product recalled: Dog and Cat Food
Reason of the recall: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
FDA Recall date: November 09, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov

level of Vitamin A and the length of exposure. Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs was distributed throughout the United States in Veterinary Clinics, Distribution Centers, Retail Stores, and Online Market Places such as Amazon and Chewy.

Vitamin A toxicity may include general malaise, anorexia, nausea, peeling skin, weakness, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, and death. Stratford Care USA, Inc is taking this action after receiving a single Serious Adverse Event from a sole consumer regarding their dogs’ exhibiting signs of Vitamin A toxicity after consuming the supplement. This is the only Adverse Event to date.

Currently, Stratford Care USA, Inc in collaboration with the FDA is removing all products with these lot numbers from the market. No other Stratford Care USA, Inc products are affected. The white plastic container containing 60 soft gels has the marking on the bottom of the container that states “lot 31133 EXP 04/13/23” and “lot 30837 EXP 10/26/22”, this product has been private labeled under various brand names.

Affected products:
- Brand Name: All Creatures Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: All Veterinary Supply, INC. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Jungle Pet. Product Name: Skin+Coat Omega-3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): 85000395223.
- Brand Name: Animal Medical Clinic. Product Name: Omega V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): 169682510808.
- Brand Name: Animal Medical Clinic Melbourne Beach. Product Name: Omega V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): .
- Brand Name: Animal Care Hospital. Product Name: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Max Strength Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Animal Medical Center. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Barnes Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Brentwood Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Clinton Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Clyde’s Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Coastal Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Columbia Hospital For Animals. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Compassion Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Doc Ladue’s. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Dogwood Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Doral Centre Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Eagles Landing Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Pet Health Solutions. Product Name: Omega Caps. UPC (If Applicable): 814087005489.
- Brand Name: SPCA of North Brevard. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): .
- Brand Name: LaVale Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Twin Maples. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: University Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Lake Dow Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: MVH Mann Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: All Paws Animal Clinic Royal Palm Beach. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Bottle Tree Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Brookwood Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Crown Heights Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Eagle’s Landing Veterinary Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: LVH Veterinary. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Mt Orab Veterinary Clinic. Product Name: Dr. Hayes’s Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Oak Tree Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Patterson Veterinary Hospital – Mason. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Prospect Heights Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Smyth County Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Stateline Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: The Pet Clinic of Urbana, LLC. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgel. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Valdosta Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Viking Community Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Westbrook Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: My Pet Hospital. Product Name: Omega-3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: North Shore Animal League America. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: NPC Northgate Pet Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Northwest Tennessee Veterinary Services. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Pawstruck.com. Product Name: Omega-V3 Soft Gels. UPC (If Applicable): 850005963080.
- Brand Name: Perry Animal Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Seiler Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Stratford Animal Health. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Summerfields Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: SensoVet Animal Health Wellness. Product Name: Advanced Omega-3 Softgel. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: University Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels\. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Vet4Bulldog. Product Name: V4B Bully Fish oil omega-3 EFA. UPC (If Applicable): 603981565911.
- Brand Name: Waggin’ Wheel Vet Clinic. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital Veterinary Medical Center. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Wickham Road Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.
- Brand Name: Wilton Manors Animal Hospital. Product Name: Omega-V3 Softgels. UPC (If Applicable): NA.

In case your pet experiences harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Stratford Care USA, Inc
Brand name: Multiple brands
Product recalled: Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs
Reason of the recall: Potential elevated levels of Vitamin A
FDA Recall date: March 10, 2023

Source: www.fda.gov

eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated cat products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. No cat or human illness has been reported with respect to the recalled cat food to date. This product was only distributed in the State of Texas and sold in HEB retail stores.

- Affected product
H-E-B Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food, Size: 16 lb., Production Code: MFG 13 NOV 22

Cats with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some cats will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy cats can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

All recalled product has been removed from store shelves and no other HEB products are affected by the voluntary recall. Affected product will contain “MFG 13 NOV 22” on the second line of the lot code located on the back of the bag.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella 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: TFP Nutrition
Brand name: HEB TEXAS PETS
Product recalled: HEB TEXAS PETS Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food
Reason of the recall: Potential Salmonella contamination
FDA Recall date: December 16, 2022

Source: www.fda.gov

Reliance Inc., doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, and are sold online direct to consumers. These foods have been associated with cases of illness in three kittens in a single household.

The FDA recommended that Arrow Reliance Inc. voluntarily recall these products and notify the public, but the company has not done so.

The affected products are:
- Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9116, manufactured on May 2, 2022.
- Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Turkey Recipe for Cats, Lot 9121, manufactured on May 4, 2022.

The products are sold in white and clear plastic packages with blue and green labeling. Each pack weighs two pounds and consists of four separate units. The lot codes are on the front lower left unit of the package.

If you have these lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food, or you can’t be sure of the lot code of the products you have, throw them away. Do not feed them to your pets.

Pet foods contaminated with Salmonella are of particular public health importance because they can affect both human and animal health. Pets can get sick from Salmonella and may also be carriers of the bacteria and pass it on to their human companions without appearing to be ill. People who think their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, 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.

Source: www.fda.gov