Chicken Soup for the Soul Recall History

Every recall, advisory & withdrawal for Chicken Soup for the Soul — tracked daily.

Has Chicken Soup for the Soul ever been recalled?

No recalls to date.

We’ve found no FDA or manufacturer recalls for Chicken Soup for the Soul. Last checked June 15, 2026 — this page updates automatically the moment that changes.

Brand overview

Chicken Soup for the Soul Company Overview

Chicken Soup for the Soul was started in 1993 by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, who recorded stories of healing and warmth from strangers and eventually published them in the

Chicken Soup for the Soul line of books. It was so popular that the idea took off, and today there are several books with the title, as well as a line of pet foods.

Commonly known as "Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul" and "Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul," they are manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods.

Has There Ever Been a Chicken Soup for the Soul Recall?

There has been a Chicken Soup for the Soul recall, according to our research.

In 2012, all brands of Chicken Soup for the Soul recall were initiated by Diamond Pet Foods due to suspected salmonella contamination as described below. This brand was also affected by the large Menu Foods melamine recall of 2007.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Recall History

May 2012
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated May 5, 2012. What was recalled: All types of Chicken Soup for the Soul pet foods meeting the following conditions:

  • Production code with the number "2" or "3" in the 9th digit AND the letter “X” in the 10th or 11th digit; AND a "Best By" date between Dec. 9, 2012 and April 7, 2013

April 2007
Cause: Melamine. Announcement: FDA report dated April 26, 2007. What was recalled: The following 2 products:

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Kitten Formula, 5.5 oz. cans, "Best By" dates of Aug. 21, 2008 through April 15, 2009
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Puppy Formula, 13 oz. cans, "Best By" dates of Aug. 8, 2008 through April 15, 2009

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