
Maker: TFP Nutrition
Cause: Potential Salmonella contamination
Announcement: FDA recall announcement dated November 16, 2023, full list of recalled products (archived here)
What was recalled on November 16, 2023
For clarity, the MFG From can be found on the back near the bottom.
TFP Nutrition Dry Dog Food Products
Product Name | Bag Size | MFG From | MFG To | States Shipped |
Country Acres Farm Dog | 55lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food | 40lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Red Flannel Bites & Bones Dog Food | 50lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula | 5lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula | 15lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula | 30lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Lamb & Rice Adult | 5lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Lamb & Rice Adult | 15lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Lamb & Rice Adult | 30lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Large Breed Puppy Food Chicken and Brown Rice Formula | 30lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
H-E-B Texas Pets Chicken Flavor Large Breed Dry Dog Food | 30lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets Chicken Flavor Large Breed Dry Dog Food | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Petsmall Bites Dry Dog Food | 8lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets Small Bites Dry Dog Food | 15.5lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets Sporting Beef & Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | 20lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets Sporting Beef & Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
Hill Country Fare Bite Size Dry Dog Food | 20lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
Hill Country Fare Bite Size Dry Dog Food | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
Lone Star Hi Pro Plus | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Lone Star Mini Chunk 22% | 18lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Lone Star Mini Chunk 22% | 40lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, MS, TX |
Member’s Mark Chicken and Rice Recipe Dog Food | 35lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY, PR |
Member’s Mark Chicken and Rice Recipe Dog Food | 40lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY, PR |
Retriever Hi Protein Chicken and Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food | 50lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA |
Retriever Bites and Bones Adult Savory Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food | 50lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA |
Retriever Choice Chops Hearty Meat Flavor Dog Food | 50lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA |
Retriever Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food | 50lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA |
Retriever Puppy Blend Savory Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | 15lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA |
Retriever Puppy Blend Savory Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | 40lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA |
Star Pro Hi-Energy Formula | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, MS, TX |
Star Pro Maintenance Formula | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Star Pro Performance Formula | 40lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, MS, TX |
Star Pro Professional Formula | 50lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Star Pro Puppy Formula | 20lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Star Pro Puppy Formula | 40lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
TFP Nutrition Recalled Dry Cat Food Products
Country Acres Farm Cat All Life Stages Cat Food | 40lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Economax Dry Cat Food | 3lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
Economax Dry Cat Food | 36lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
Exclusive Red Flannel Cat Formula | 20lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Adult Cat Food Weight Management & Hairball Care Chicken & Brown Rice Formula | 5lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Exclusive Signature Adult Cat Food Weight Management & Hairball Care Chicken & Brown Rice Formula | 15lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
Feline Medley Formula Cat Food | 20lb | 23233TFP 18 | 23316TFP 18 | CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI |
H-E-B Texas Pets 4 Flavor Morsels Dry Cat Food | 3.5lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets 4 Flavor Morsels Dry Cat Food | 16lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets 4 Flavor Morsels Dry Cat Food | 30lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food | 3.5lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
H-E-B Texas Pets Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food | 7lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | TX |
Multi-Cat Adult Chicken and Fish Formula Dry Cat Food | 44lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA |
Meow For More Cat Food | 40lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX, MS |
Paws & Claws Adult Delicious Mix Chicken, Salmon, Turkey and Tuna Formula Dry Cat Food | 16lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA |
Paws & Claws Adult Delicious Mix Chicken, Salmon, Turkey and Tuna Formula Dry Cat Food | 36lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA |
Paws & Claws Adult Seafood Mix Recipe Dry Cat Food | 16lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA |
Paws & Claws Adult Seafood Mix Recipe Dry Cat Food | 36lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA |
Paws & Claws Kitten Mix Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food | 15lb | 3233 TFP | 3316 TFP | AR, AZ, CA, HI, KS, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT and WA |
Star Pro Feline Cat Food | 40lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Star Pro Feline Cat Food | 20lb | 21 AUG 23 | 12 NOV 23 | LA, TX |
Overview
TFP Nutrition has expanded its voluntary recall to include a wider range of pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall specifically affects dry dog, dry cat, and catfish foods manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas facility.
Risks to Humans and Pets
Salmonella can affect both humans and pets. Individuals handling the contaminated pet food are at risk, especially if they do not wash their hands properly. The symptoms in humans include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Pets may show symptoms like lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
What Should Pet Owners Do?
- Cease Feeding: Immediately stop feeding your pets the recalled products.
- Safe Disposal: Dispose of the affected products and their packaging.
- Check Product Details: Refer to TFP Nutrition’s recall list or see below specific product details and date codes.
- Contact Healthcare/Veterinary Professionals: If you or your pet show symptoms after contact with the recalled product.
- Customer Inquiries: Contact TFP Nutrition at 1-866-311-1323 for any queries or concerns.
Previous Recall Expansion
This recall is an expansion of a previous recall dated October 21, 2023, which included specific 50-pound bags of Retriever Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe distributed in multiple states.
Identifying Affected Products
The affected products are listed in charts provided by TFP Nutrition, with details on specific formulas and date codes. See here for the full TFP Nutrition recall list.
The date code is printed on the back of the bag near the bottom. Please use the example graphic below and the “MFG From” column associated with your formula to see if your product is affected. The XXXXX is the timestamp when the bag was packaged.

TFP Nutrition’s Response and Contact Info
The company is actively working to remove the impacted products from the supply chain and apologizes for any inconvenience or harm this issue may have caused.
Company Contact Information Consumers: 1-866-311-1323
Media: 1-866-311-1323
Stay Informed
Visit the FDA recall page for more details. Always stay alert for updates on pet food safety to ensure the wellbeing of your beloved pets.
Remember, the safety of your pets is paramount. Act promptly and responsibly to keep them safe and healthy.
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