Daves Recall History
Every recall, advisory & withdrawal for Daves — tracked daily.
Has Daves ever been recalled?
Yes — 1 recall on record.
Most recent: June 2018 (Recall). Last checked June 13, 2026.
Brand overview
Daves Company Overview
Dave’s brand pet food markets itself as being a high-quality food at much lower prices. Dave himself (founder Dave Ratner) says the reason he can keep his prices low is because he focuses on the food rather than the overhead — he’s the “sales guy, the marketing guy, the customer service guy.”
Although now a brand that stands alone, Dave’s pet food was originally marketed for Dave’s Soda and Pet City stores.
Has There Ever Been a Daves Recall?
There has been a Daves recall, according to our research.
In June 2018, Daves recalled some canned dog food because of potentially elevated hormone levels. Previously, in late 2015, a batch of Dave's Simply the Best Dog Food was voluntarily recalled because of an "off odor." Details of those Daves recalls appear below.
Daves Recall History
June 2018
Cause: Potential for elevated beef thyroid hormone. Announcement: FDA announcement dated June 12, 2018 (archived here). What was recalled: 13 oz. cans of Dave’s 95% Premium Beef dog food, UPC #85038-11167, best by August 2020.
December 2015
Cause: “Off odor.” Announcement: Memo from Southern Tier Pet Nutrition, dated Dec. 1, 2015 (PDF). What was recalled: A single batch of Dave’s Simply the Best Dog Food, “Best by” Oct. 15, 2016
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