Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert: FDA Warns of Harmful Bacteria Contamination
Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert: FDA warns of Listeria, Salmonella & Campylobacter in 180+ recalled lots. Stop feeding and check date codes now.
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
- Raaw Energy Dog Food
- Hazard
- Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter
- Recall date
- May 25, 2026
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Type
- Advisory
- Status
- Ongoing
Why was it recalled?
The Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert was issued after the Connecticut Department of Agriculture received a consumer complaint about a dog illness, which prompted testing by both Connecticut and New Jersey state authorities. A total of eight unopened product samples were collected and all tested positive for one or more harmful bacteria, specifically Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni. Since the original advisory in January 2026, the FDA has received additional consumer complaints of illness in animals that consumed the recalled product.
Pets ingesting contaminated products may experience vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, loss of appetite, and decreased activity level, though some pets may show no symptoms. Asymptomatic pets can still shed these bacteria in their feces and saliva, spreading it to people and other animals.
The Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert was announced through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has since expanded to cover more than 180 lots across dozens of flavors. Raaw Energy has recalled all products manufactured between July 17, 2025 and December 23, 2025, plus one lot from March 31, 2026. Consumers with affected products are urged to stop feeding them to their pets immediately and dispose of them in a secure container.
- Company
- Raaw Energy
- Product Name
- Various dog food flavors in 2-lb and 5-lb tubes (180+ lots)
- Cause
- Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni
- Announcement
- FDA - Mayl 22, 2026
- What was recalled
- All dog food products manufactured between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 and one lot from 3/31/26
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Overview
Raaw Energy recalled all dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025 and December 23, 2025, plus one lot from March 31, 2026, due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni.
The Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert was initiated after the Connecticut Department of Agriculture received a consumer complaint about a dog illness, prompting testing by both Connecticut and New Jersey state authorities. All eight initial samples tested positive for harmful bacteria, and subsequent expanded testing confirmed contamination across more than 180 lots, affecting dozens of flavors sold in 2-lb and 5-lb frozen tubes.
What Products Were Included in the Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert on May 2026?
- Product Name: Size: Date Codes:
What should you do?
If you have purchased a product included in the Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert, stop feeding it to your dog immediately. Do not sell, donate, or give the recalled products to any animals.
Dispose of the product in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it. If the tube has been ruptured or pierced, or the sand has leaked, put on a mask and gloves, use damp cloths to pick up any material, and double-bag everything before disposing in accordance with local regulations. To request a refund or for questions, contact Raaw Energy through their website or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
Wash and sanitize all pet supplies including bowls, storage containers, utensils, freezers, refrigerators, pet bedding, litter boxes, toys, floors, and any surfaces that may have come into contact with the product. Clean up your pet's feces in places where people or other animals may be exposed. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling recalled pet food, touching contaminated surfaces, or handling pets that may have consumed the product.
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Contact Information
What should you do?
- 1
If you have purchased a product included in the Raaw Energy Dog Food Alert, stop feeding it to your dog immediately.
- 2
Do not sell, donate, or give the recalled products to any animals.
- 3
Dispose of the product in a secure container where other animals, including wildlife, cannot access it.
- 4
If the tube has been ruptured or pierced, or the sand has leaked, put on a mask and gloves, use damp cloths to pick up any material, and double-bag everything before disposing in accordance with local regulations.
- 5
To request a refund or for questions, contact Raaw Energy through their website or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
- 6
Wash and sanitize all pet supplies including bowls, storage containers, utensils, freezers, refrigerators, pet bedding, litter boxes, toys, floors, and any surfaces that may have come into contact with the product.
- 7
Clean up your pet's feces in places where people or other animals may be exposed.
- 8
Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling recalled pet food, touching contaminated surfaces, or handling pets that may have consumed the product.
Primary source
This recall is documented in the official notice. Read the recall announcement →