Aflatoxins can reach alarming levels during hot, dry growing seaons like what we experienced in 2020. The result? Lots of pet food recalls.
Author: Dave Baker
Dave Baker, founder and publisher of Petful, is a journalist and editor who has worked at The New York Times and The Nation magazine. He was also part of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize–winning team at The Times-Picayune newspaper of New Orleans. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Petful is now based. A longtime advocate for pet food safety, Dave has been passionately tracking pet food recalls for the past 10-plus years, and more than 30,000 pet parents are subscribed to his recall alerts — which often arrive faster than even the recall alerts put out by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Learn more about Dave and the rest of the Petful team here: Meet the Team.
Dog Food Recalls: Is Your Brand on the List?
We have the best, most complete list of dog food recalls. Fully updated with every dog food recall of 2019 and 2020. Plus, historical recall info going back many years.
Cat Food Recalls: Is Your Brand on the List?
We have the best, most complete list of cat food recalls. Fully updated with every cat food recall of 2019 and 2020. Plus, historical recall info going back many years.
How Much Does The Farmer’s Dog Cost?
Pricing varies for The Farmer’s Dog because this premium dog food is customized for your pet. Here’s some pricing information.
Recalled: Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo + Superfoods Recipe
Certain bags of this kangaroo-based dry dog food formula are being recalled because of possible salonella contamination. Full details here.
Recalled: Family Pet, Heartland Farms, Paws Happy Life Dog Foods
These 3 types of dry dog foods, all produced by Sunshine Mills, may contain high levels of aflatoxin — which can kill pets.
Recalled: Nature’s Menu Chicken and Quail Dog Food
Specific lots of this dry dog food from Nature’s Menu have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination. Full details here.
Recalled: Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Cat Food
This Natural Balance cat food recall was initiated because an incorrect ingredient mix may cause serious health problems in cats.
Recalled: Icelandic+ Capelin Whole Fish Pet Treats
These treats, sold in packages for both dogs and cats, are being recalled because they may contain too-large fish — which is a potential poisoning hazard.
FDA Warns: Don’t Feed Certain Packages of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made
This is the 2nd warning issued about this pet food in the past few months — but Aunt Jeni’s is fighting back. “There is no recall,” they point out.
Recalled: Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Paté
Specific cans of Special Kitty cat food are being recalled because they don’t meet “quality and safety standards” and could sicken your cat.
Recalled: Quest Cat Food Beef Diet (Bite Size Nuggets)
Certain bags of this cat food may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in people.
FDA Cautions Against Feeding Performance Dog
The federal agency issues a warning: Do not feed ANY frozen raw pet food under the brand name Performance Dog produced recently. Here’s why.
Best Bully Sticks Recall: They Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice
If you didn’t know about this Best Bully Sticks pig ears recall, you’re not alone. It sure looks like they were trying to keep their name out of the news.
Full Details of the 2019 Pig Ear Treat Recalls and Investigation
Pig ear treats were presumed connected to dozens of salmonella cases in humans. Here’s what we know about the recalls, as well as a federal investigation.