Nature’s Variety Recall History

Every recall, advisory & withdrawal for Nature’s Variety — tracked daily.

Has Nature’s Variety ever been recalled?

No recalls to date.

We’ve found no FDA or manufacturer recalls for Nature’s Variety. Last checked June 19, 2026 — this page updates automatically the moment that changes.

Brand overview

Nature's Variety Company Overview

Nature’s Variety, a privately owned company based in St. Louis, offers a holistic diet for pets. The company is founded upon the belief that the best nutrition for a pet comes from healthy and natural ingredients.
Offering both holistic and raw frozen diets for dogs and cats, Nature’s Variety says it strives to empower people to make their pets’ lives longer and healthier.

Has There Ever Been a Nature’s Variety Recall?

There have been Nature's Variety recalls, according to our research.

In 2015, Nature’s Variety recalled certain chicken-based dog foods after FDA testing showed a positive sample for salmonella. In 2013 there was another Nature's Variety recall after the company became aware of clear plastic being found in the food. One other recall in 2010 addressed a limited amount of chicken medallions, patties, and chubs that had the potential for salmonella contamination.

More recently, in late June 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Nature's Variety as one of 16 pet food brands that may be linked to heart disease in dogs and cats. None of those 16 brands have been recalled as part of the agency's ongoing investigation, though. Most, but not all, of the pet foods are “grain-free” and/or dry (kibble) dog food formulations. The FDA says this is a “complex scientific issue that may involve multiple factors,” and that it cannot even be certain that diet is a cause of heart problems. For full details, see our article on the subject.

Nature’s Variety Recall History

July 2015
Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA report dated July 24, 2015. What was recalled: The following raw dog foods:

  • Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Bites, 4 lb. and 7 lb., Best by April 27, 2016
  • Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Patties, 6 lb., Best by April 27, 2016

February 2013
Cause: Foreign body/choking hazard. Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 15, 2013. What was recalled: Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions (3 lb. bag, 27 lb. case) and patties (6 lb. bag, 36 lb. case), "Best By" Oct. 4, 2013.

February 2010
Cause: Salmonella potential. Announcement: FDA report dated Feb. 11, 2010. What was recalled: 3 lb. chicken medallions, 6 lb. chicken patties, 2 lb. chicken chubs with a "Best By" date of Nov. 10, 2010.

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