Alert: FDA Warns Raaw Energy Dog Food Due to Contamination with Harmful Bacteria
FDA Warns Raaw Energy dog food may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, affecting multiple lots linked to dog illness complaints. Learn what to do.
Petful Editorial Team
FDA Advisory · Do not feed this product
The FDA has warned the public about this product. Stop feeding it and check the affected lots below while the investigation continues.
- Brand
- See notice
- Hazard
- Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, E. coli, Foreign Material
- Recall date
- Jan 29, 2026
- Distribution
- See notice
- Type
- Advisory
- Status
- Ongoing
- Company
- Raaw Energy
- Product Name
- Raaw Energy Raw Frozen Dog Food
- Cause
- Contamination with pathogenic bacteria
- Announcement
- FDA - January 23, 2026
- What was Affected
- Eight date-code lots of Raaw Energy raw frozen dog food packaged in 2-lb and 5-lb clear plastic tubes that tested positive for harmful bacteria
- Distribution
- Ordered online with in-person pickup by U.S. customers
Affected Products in the FDA Warns Raaw Energy Dog Food Advisory
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory warning consumers not to feed specific date-code lots of Raaw Energy dog food after testing confirmed contamination with harmful bacteria, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and E. coli O157. These pathogens may pose health risks to both pets and humans through handling or exposure. The affected product details are as follows:
- Product: Raaw Energy Raw Frozen Dog Food (various protein medleys) Affected Lots / Date Codes:
- Packaging: Sold frozen in 2-lb or 5-lb clear plastic tubes sealed with metal clips; products are packed in brown cardboard boxes containing 10 tubes, with white stickers listing the flavor, ingredients, and date code
- Distribution: Ordered online through the company website and picked up in person by customers in the United States
What should you do?
Pet owners should check their packaging for affected date codes of Raaw Energy raw frozen dog food listed in this FDA advisory. If you have any of the affected products:
- Stop feeding the product to your pets immediately.
- Dispose of the food in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it. Do not donate the food.
- Clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that may have come into contact with the food or your pet, including bowls, utensils, storage containers, preparation surfaces, bedding, toys, litter boxes, floors, and refrigerators or freezers.
- Thoroughly wash your hands after handling the product or cleaning potentially contaminated items or surfaces.
Consult a veterinarian if your pet shows symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, fever, or loss of appetite. Seek medical advice if people in the household experience symptoms after handling the product. Health Risks:
- Pets exposed to contaminated Raaw Energy dog food may become infected with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, or E. coli O157. Symptoms in pets may include vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, and decreased activity. Some pets may carry and shed these bacteria without appearing ill.
- Humans exposed through handling contaminated pet food or contact with infected pets may develop symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle aches, or confusion. Certain infections, including Listeria and E. coli O157, can lead to severe illness. Pregnant women, young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of serious complications.
Consult a veterinarian if your pet shows signs of illness. Seek medical care if anyone in the household develops symptoms after handling the product or having contact with an exposed pet.
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Contact Information
Affected products & lot codes
| Product | Size | Lot code | UPC | Best-by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raaw Energy Raw Frozen Dog Food (various protein medleys) Affected Lots / Date Codes | — | — | — | — |
What should you do?
- 1
Stop feeding the product to your pets immediately.
- 2
Dispose of the food in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it. Do not donate the food.
- 3
Clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that may have come into contact with the food or your pet, including bowls, utensils, storage containers, preparation surfaces, bedding, toys, litter boxes, floors, and refrigerators or freezers.
- 4
Thoroughly wash your hands after handling the product or cleaning potentially contaminated items or surfaces.
- 5
Pets exposed to contaminated Raaw Energy dog food may become infected with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, or E. coli O157. Symptoms in pets may include vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, and decreased activity. Some pets may carry and shed these bacteria without appearing ill.
- 6
Humans exposed through handling contaminated pet food or contact with infected pets may develop symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle aches, or confusion. Certain infections, including Listeria and E. coli O157, can lead to severe illness. Pregnant women, young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of serious complications.
Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →