Pet Food Makers Recall Products Over Salmonella Fears Following Pasta Outbreak

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Routine testing found potential contamination in various dog food items, prompting recalls from Foodynamics and Raw Bistro Pet Fare. This move comes on the heels of a significant Listeria outbreak linked to pasta products sold in major US retailers. According to federal officials, the recalled pet food may pose a risk to both humans and pets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Foodynamics recalled multiple products, including Raw Dog Barkery Treats for Cats and Dogs (Freeze Dried) and Whole Chicken Hearts, due to possible Salmonella contamination.
  • Raw Bistro Pet Fare also recalled their Grass-Fed Beef Entree products, sold frozen in sealed packaging, due to potential contamination.
  • The recalled products were sold in California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota between September 1 and 17, 2025.
  • Customers are advised to discard affected items and disinfect any surfaces or feeding tools that may have come into contact with the contaminated food.
  • Salmonella can cause diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever in humans, while pets may exhibit fatigue, loss of appetite, or fever.
  • The same company's pasta products caused 19 hospitalizations and four deaths in a major Listeria outbreak prior to these recalls.

Statistics:

  • 19 hospitalizations and four deaths were linked to Listeria-contaminated pasta products from Nate's Fine Foods.
  • 2 pet food manufacturers, Foodynamics and Raw Bistro Pet Fare, issued recalls over possible Salmonella contamination.
  • 5 dog food products were recalled by Foodynamics, and 2 by Raw Bistro Pet Fare.
  • The recalled products affected 4 US states: California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
  • The recalls were issued due to potential contamination of products manufactured between September 1 and 17, 2025.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times-Oct. 14