Dog food recall tracker

Tracker checked 2026-07-25

55 recall events, covering 20 of the 31 brands in this database, newest first. They are compiled from FDA recall notices and independent recall archives: 15 link to a notice on fda.gov, the other 40 to an archive that documented the event. Every entry shows the hostname of the source it came from, so you can see who you are being sent to before you click.

Recall events

across 20 brands, each with its own source link

Span of record

2002–2026

earliest and latest event on file

Brands clean

of 31 tracked, no recall on record

Brands affected

with at least one event on file

2026
2026-07

Pedigree Illness not stated

Hard, sharp metal with plastic. Two lots that had failed QC and been sent for destruction were fraudulently diverted to market

High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck wet food, 13.2 oz cans; lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC only

United States; product reached shelves through unauthorised channels

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2025
2025-12

Fromm Illness not stated

Potential foreign material (plastic)

Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls frozen/fresh dog food (hundreds of cases)

US, voluntary

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2025-12

Purina Dog Chow Illness not stated

Distributor-level (retail) recall by Gold Star Distribution, Inc. of all FDA-regulated products held at its Minneapolis facility. FDA dete

Per the FDA-posted Gold Star product list: PURINA DOG CHOW 4.4 lb/4 ct (UPCs 017800410274 and 017800180283) and PURINA PUPPY CHOW 4 lb/4 ct (UPC 017800180269). PURINA CAT CHOW COMPLETE 4/3.15 lb was also on the list. T

Retail-level recall limited to stock shipped from Gold Star Distribution, 1000 N. Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN, to the 54 independent gro

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2024
2024-05

Pedigree Illness not stated

Loose metal pieces in the bag. Mars states there were no reports of pet injury

Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable dry, 44 lb; Best By 4 March 2025; lot 410B2TXT02

Walmart stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas; announced 17 May 2024

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2023
2023-11

Victor Illness not stated

Potential Salmonella contamination; expansion of the October 30, 2023 recall. FDA announcement: "This expanded voluntary recall is being i

All dog and cat food made at the Mount Pleasant, Texas facility with Best By Dates before 10/31/2024. Victor Super Premium Dog Food varieties named by FDA: Classic Hi-Pro Plus, Classic High Energy, Classic Multi-Pro, C

Plant-wide across every brand produced at the Mount Pleasant, Texas facility, bounded by best-by date (before 10/31/2024). Company announc

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2023-10

Victor Illness not stated

Potential Salmonella contamination. FDA announcement: "This voluntary recall was initiated after a third-party conducted random sampling a

Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula — three lots, all Best By Date 6/12/2024: lot 1000016890 (5 pound bag), lot 1000016891 (15 pound bag), lot 1000016892 (40 pound bag).

Three lots. Company announcement and FDA publish date October 30, 2023. "Products were distributed to various distributors and retailers i

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2023-09

Victor Illness not stated

Potential Salmonella contamination. FDA announcement: "This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Victor Super Premiu

Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus — one lot, 644 cases, 5-pound bags only, lot code 1000016385, Best By Date 4/30/2024. FDA announcement: "No other products are included in this recall."

Single lot. Company announcement date September 3, 2023; FDA publish date September 4, 2023. "Products were distributed to various distrib

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2023-03

Purina Pro Plan Illness not stated

Expansion of the February 2023 recall: a supplier production error resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, 8 lb and 20 lb bags. UPC 38100 19190 (8 lb) and 38100 19192 (20 lb); two additional production codes (first 8 characters): 2213 1082, 2

Distributed throughout the United States by prescription only through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2023-02

Purina Pro Plan Illness or death reported

Potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Illnesses reported: the FDA notice states Purina acted "after receiving two contacts about two s

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, 8 lb and 20 lb bags. UPC 38100 19190 (8 lb) and 38100 19192 (20 lb); production codes (first 8 characters): 2249 1082, 2250 1082, 2276

Distributed throughout the United States by prescription only through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2022
2022-11

Purina Pro Plan Illness not stated

Mislabeling. For a brief period on September 15, 2022, cans of a different complete and balanced adult dog food, Purina ONE True Instinct

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat (PPVD EN Low Fat) prescription wet dog food in 13.4 oz cans. UPC 38100 17599; "Best Before Sept 2024"; production code (first 13 characters) 22581159 L4TR6.

"A limited amount." Available by prescription only and distributed through veterinary clinics and other retailers able to validate a presc

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2022-11

Purina ONE Illness not stated

Labeling error. FDA notice: "For a brief period on September 15, 2022, cans of a different complete and balanced adult dog food, Purina ON

Cans bearing the Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat label, 13.4 oz, UPC 38100 17599, production code 22581159 L4TR6, "Best Before Sept 2024". The food inside those cans was Purina ONE True Instin

Voluntary recall by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company; company announcement date 2022-11-30, FDA publish date 2022-12-02. The affected product

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2022-09

Spot & Tango Notice reports no illness

Potential salmonella

Four batches of UnKibble (Beef & Barley, Duck & Salmon, Chicken & Brown Rice variants)

Direct-to-consumer shipments; no illnesses reported

Source dogfoodadvisor.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2021
2021-10

Fromm Illness not stated

Potentially elevated vitamin D

Four-Star Shredded Entrée canned dog food (~5,500 cases)

Nationwide, voluntary

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2021-01

Pedigree Illness not stated

Vitamin D exceeding the maximum permitted intake

Mixer Adult Dry Dog Original, 3 kg and 10 kg, specific batches

United Kingdom retail; FSA notice FSA-PRIN-04-2021, 15 January 2021

Source web.archive.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2019
2019-01

Hill's Science Diet Illness or death reported

Toxic/elevated vitamin D caused by a supplier vitamin premix error

Canned dog foods (Science Diet and Prescription Diet); expanded March 2019 to 33 varieties, 22M+ cans

US and international; dog deaths reported; class action later settled

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2018
2018-10

JustFoodForDogs Notice reports no illness

Possible Listeria monocytogenes from a green bean supplier

Three daily diets: Beef & Russet Potato, Fish & Sweet Potato, Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni

Retail and DTC; voluntary; no illnesses reported

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2018-05

Merrick Illness not stated

Potentially elevated levels of a naturally-occurring beef thyroid hormone. FDA shared one consumer complaint with Merrick in which a dog's

Beef dog treats only, specific production codes: Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe 4 oz (UPC 780872510806); Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Sausage Cuts Real Beef Recipe 5 oz (UPC 780872510745); Merr

Company announcement dated May 23, 2018 (FDA publish date March 27, 2020). Distributed in the U.S. through pet specialty, grocery and onli

Source fda.gov ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2016
2016-10

Cesar Notice reports no illness

Choking risk from hard white pieces of plastic that entered the food during production; Mars reported no injuries or illnesses

CESAR Classics Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food, UPC 23100017792; individual trays lots 631FKKC and 631GKKC, plus 11 variety-pack lots

Retail customers throughout the United States; announced 7 October 2016

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2016-03

Fromm Illness not stated

Elevated vitamin D / inadequate vitamin-mineral levels

Fromm Gold 12-oz canned: Chicken Pate, Chicken & Duck Pate, Salmon & Chicken Pate

US, voluntary

Source petful.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2016-03

Purina Pro Plan Illness not stated

Purina's own quality testing found that some 10-oz. wet dog food tubs "may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and mineral

Pro Plan Savory Meals Wet Dog Food 10-oz. tubs, five varieties: Braised Chicken Entrée (UPC 38100-16148), Braised Pork Entrée (38100-16151), Braised Turkey Entrée (38100-16147), Grilled Salmon Entrée (38100-16155), Bra

Retail-level voluntary recall. Affected items were produced at one Purina facility on one production line in St. Joseph, Missouri, and wer

Source newscenter.purina.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2016-03

Beneful Illness or death reported

Tubs "may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals" (Purina's wording); found by Purina's own testing.

Beneful Prepared Meals and Beneful Chopped Blends wet dog food 10-oz. tubs, all varieties (also Pro Plan Savory Meals 10-oz., 5 varieties). Best Before Jun 2017-Aug 2017; production codes 5363-6054.

Voluntary; sold in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico; one line at one plant. Announcement does not address illness reports.

Source newscenter.purina.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2015
2015-12

Nutro Illness not stated

AVMA records the reason as 'potential for mold growth'.

NUTRO Chewy Treats Apple 4 oz, UPC 7910511344, lot codes beginning '4 50', '5 02', '5 03' or '5 05' regardless of best-by date (product also listed as 'NUTRO CHEWY Treats with Real Apples, 4 oz', PetSmart SKU 5229600).

Dog TREATS only, not dog food. AVMA records the recall date as 12/14/2015. The product was sold through PetSmart and consumers were direct

Source avma.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2014
2014-08

Pedigree Illness not stated

Small metal fragments that may have entered packages during production

Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food; 15 lb bags, later extended to further sizes and lots

US only; Dollar General stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2013
2013-08

Purina ONE Illness not stated

Salmonella contamination. The firm press release archived by FDA states one bag of the product was found to be contaminated with Salmonell

Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 3.5 lb. bags. Identified by "Best By" date OCT 2014 AND production code 31071083 together; UPC 17800 12679.

Voluntary recall announced 2013-08-30 by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company. Limited number of 3.5 lb. bags from a single production run shippe

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2013-08

Iams Illness or death reported

Potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA notice states "No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with

Iams dry dog foods, verbatim from the FDA notice: Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult (2.9, 5, 13.3 and 25.7 lb; best-by 7Nov14–13Nov14); Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult (13.3 lb; 8Nov14);

United States, select retailers. Specific lots only, representing "roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production". Announce

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2013-03

Iams Illness not stated

Potential mold growth; the manufacturer stated the treats "do not meet our quality standards". Trade coverage reports Iams confirmed "No a

Iams Shakeables Soft & Chewy Treats for Dogs, Turkey flavour lot codes 2342, 2325, 2331, 2332, 2341, 3016, 3017, 3018 and 3046, and Lamb flavour lot code 2338. The chicken flavour was not affected.

Dog treats, not dog food. Limited lot codes only; P&G Pet Care (Mason, Ohio) characterised the action as a voluntary withdrawal and handle

Source veterinarypracticenews.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2012
2012-06

Pedigree Illness not stated

Potential choking risk from small pieces of blue plastic that entered the food during production

Three weight-management canned varieties, including PEDIGREE+ Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree

Retail customers throughout the United States; announced 30 June 2012

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2012-05

Taste of the Wild Illness not stated

Salmonella (Diamond Gaston, SC plant co-manufacturing event)

Dry dog food produced at the Gaston, SC plant

Part of the Diamond 2012 recall; the only Taste of the Wild recall to date

Source pawdiet.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2012-05

Natural Balance Illness not stated

Salmonella (Diamond Gaston, SC plant co-manufacturing event)

Sweet Potato & Venison, Lamb & Rice, Sweet Potato & Bison, Vegetarian dry formulas

Part of the Diamond 2012 event

Source pawdiet.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2012-05

Canidae Illness not stated

Voluntary recall for the potential for Salmonella, prompted by contamination found at the Diamond Pet Food plant in Gaston, South Carolina

Four dry dog foods: Canidae Dog, All Life Stages; Canidae Dog, Chicken Meal & Rice; Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal & Rice; Canidae Dog, Platinum. Limited to product manufactured between December 9, 2011 and January 31, 2012 at

Voluntary recall initiated by Canidae Pet Foods, announced May 5, 2012. Distribution limited to seven eastern U.S. states: Florida, Massac

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2012-04

Diamond Illness or death reported

Salmonella Infantis at the Gaston, SC plant; linked human outbreak (49 people)

Diamond Naturals and Puppy Formula plus co-manufactured brands including Taste of the Wild, Kirkland, Natural Balance, Wellness, Canidae, Solid Gold and 4health

Rolling recalls April–May 2012; $2M class action settlement

Source foodsafetynews.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2011
2011-12

Iams Notice reports no illness

Aflatoxin detected above the acceptable limit. The FDA notice states "No illnesses have been reported in association with this production

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food, one production lot, use-by / expiration date 5 February 2013 or 6 February 2013: 7.0 lb bag (code 12784177I6, UPC 1901402305); 8.0 lb bag (codes 12794177D2 and 12794177D3

A single production lot distributed to a limited number of retailers in AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC and VA.

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2011-08

Merrick Notice reports no illness

Potential Salmonella contamination, identified through routine sampling by the FDA. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to

A single lot of Merrick Doggie Wishbone pet treat (Item #29050, UPC 2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013). The notice states only one lot of Doggie Wishbone is affected and 'No other Merrick brand products are in

Firm press release dated August 8, 2011. 248 cases of the lot were manufactured and shipped to distributors in 10 states; the notice also

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2011-01

Merrick Notice reports no illness

Potential Salmonella contamination. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to date.'

Merrick Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (Item #27077, UPC 02280827077), all lots up to and including 10364.

Firm press release dated January 28, 2011. Shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US. Voluntary recall.

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2010
2010-08

Merrick Notice reports no illness

Potential Salmonella contamination. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to date.'

All lots of the 10 oz 'Beef Filet Squares' for Dogs and 'Texas Hold'ems' pet treats (Item #60016). Final and broadest stage of the 2010 salmonella event.

Firm press release dated August 16, 2010. Shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US. Voluntary recall. This notice supersede

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2010-08

Merrick Notice reports no illness

Potential Salmonella contamination. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to date for either lot of product. A sample tested

Extension of the July 2, 2010 recall to add 83 cases of 10 oz 'Texas Hold'ems' (Item #60016, Lot 10127, Best By May 6, 2012), in addition to the previously recalled Lot 10084TL7.

Firm press release dated August 3, 2010. Shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US. Voluntary recall; second of three escala

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2010-07

Iams Illness not stated

Potential Salmonella contamination, described by P&G as a precautionary measure after it determined, in cooperation with FDA, that product

Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas — all dry sizes and varieties, all UPC codes; Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin — all dry sizes and varieties. "Best By" dates 01Jul10 through 0

Sold through veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada; all product made in a single, special

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2010-07

Merrick Notice reports no illness

Potential Salmonella contamination; an FDA surveillance sample tested positive. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to dat

86 cases of 10 oz 'Beef Filet Squares for Dogs' pet treats (Item #60016, Lot 10084TL7, Best By March 24, 2012).

Firm press release dated July 2, 2010. Shipped to distributors and retailers throughout the US. Voluntary recall; first of three escalatin

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2010-06

Natural Balance Illness not stated

Salmonella positive test

Sweet Potato & Chicken dry (5 and 28 lb bags)

US

Source pawdiet.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2010-01

Merrick Illness not stated

Possible Salmonella contamination, detected by FDA routine testing in December 2009; a follow-up inspection found deficiencies in the pack

Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs with a package date of 'Best By 111911', packaged in a 10-ounce green, red and tan re-sealable plastic bag.

FDA consumer warning dated January 14, 2010, following a recall the firm initiated by letter to customers dated January 11, 2010. Distribu

Source prnewswire.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2009
2009-09

Nutro Illness not stated

Small pieces of melted plastic found in the production line of select NUTRO dry dog and cat food products. Nutro's press release, reproduc

Per AVMA/JAVMA: 'Nutro Ultra Puppy food in 4.5-pound packages, bar code 79105 51313, and Nutro Natural Choice: Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Formula Small Bites Puppy food in 5-pound packages, bar code 79105 23050' an

Dry puppy food. Nutro stated only three SKUs reached retail stores. AVMA reports distribution as PetSmart stores in Arizona, California, C

Source avma.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2009-05

Nutro Illness not stated

Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier. Per the FDA-po

Select varieties of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO MAX Cat Dry Foods with 'Best If Used By Dates' between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010.

CAT FOOD ONLY. The FDA-posted release states verbatim: 'This recall does not affect any NUTRO dog food products, wet dog or cat food, or d

Source web.archive.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2008
2008-11

Orijen Illness not stated

Vitamin A depletion from 60 kGy gamma irradiation required for import to Australia. The recall itself covered Orijen CAT food.

All Orijen cat food sold in Australia. Orijen dog food was withdrawn from shelves precautionarily, the company citing cats eating from dog bowls.

Australia only; no US or Canadian product affected. No Orijen recall has ever been recorded in North America.

Source img.petfoodindustry.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2008-09

Pedigree Illness not stated

Potential Salmonella Schwarzengrund contamination at the Everson, Pennsylvania plant

All product made at Everson between 18 February and 29 July 2008, including Large Breed Adult

United States; announced 12 September 2008, revised 17 September

Source web.archive.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2008-08

Pedigree Illness not stated

Potential Salmonella contamination. Mars states there were no complaints or reports of injury

Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites, 20 lb bags; lot 830BFCAT02; Best Buy 07/2009

Albertsons stores in Southern California and Las Vegas; announced 8 August 2008

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2007
2007-09

Pedigree Illness not stated

Possible contamination with metal fragments in chilled dog rolls

Chilled dog rolls

New Zealand only; no United States product involved. Not an FDA event

Source nzherald.co.nz ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2007-07

Natural Balance Illness not stated

Possible botulinum toxin (Castleberry's co-packer)

Four canned varieties: Irish Stew, Chinese Take Out, Hobo Chili, Southern Style Dumplings

US

Source pawdiet.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2007-04

Natural Balance Illness not stated

Melamine in rice protein concentrate (industry-wide 2007 event)

Venison & Brown Rice dog foods, venison treats, venison cat food

Part of the 2007 industry-wide melamine recalls

Source pawdiet.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2007-04

Royal Canin Illness not stated

Melamine in rice protein concentrate (industry-wide 2007 event)

Veterinary Diet formulas; expanded May 2007 to Sensible Choice and Kasco dry

Part of the 2007 industry-wide melamine recalls

Source petful.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2007-03

Iams Illness not stated

Wheat gluten adulterated with melamine, supplied by ChemNutra Inc. and used by contract manufacturer Menu Foods; P&G Pet Care joined Menu

Iams and Eukanuba canned and small foil pouch "wet" cat and dog foods manufactured at Menu Foods Inc.'s Emporia, Kansas plant: 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. cans and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouches bearing code dat

United States and Canada. Announced 16 March 2007 as P&G Pet Care's participation in the wider Menu Foods recall, which grew over the foll

Source wayback.archive-it.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2007-03

Nutro Illness not stated

Melamine contamination traced to wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. (imported from Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co.,

Nutro-branded canned and pouch WET dog food produced by Menu Foods. Menu Foods' own recall site carried four Nutro dog listings: 'Nutro' / 'Nutro Ultra' (12.5 oz cans 3U-104 Adult, 3U-204 Puppy, 3U-304 Weight Managemen

North American recall by Menu Foods of product made in its 'cuts and gravy' format between 2006-12-03 and 2007-03-06, expanded on 2007-04-

Source web.archive.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2006
2006-02

Royal Canin Illness not stated

Excess vitamin D3

Multiple Veterinary Diet canned dog and cat formulas

US

Source petful.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2005
2005-12

Diamond Illness or death reported

Aflatoxin contamination in corn

Diamond, Country Value and Professional dry foods produced at the Gaston, SC plant

Approximately 100+ dog deaths; 23 states plus international distribution

Source petful.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2004
2004-03

Pedigree Illness not stated

Mould found in raw materials at the Pakchong, Thailand plant

Pedigree dry dog food and several dog treat products made at Pakchong

Asia only (Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, SE Asia); no US product

Source taipeitimes.com ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology
2002
2002-09

Merrick Illness not stated

'Pet treats containing salmonella' (FDA Enforcement Report wording). Classified by FDA as Class I. Recall #V-007-3.

Merrick Brand Pet Treats Delicatessen Style Beef Steak Patties, packaged 75 treats per case, Lot PG1621. Volume in commerce: 330 cases of 75 patties each.

Firm-initiated recall by press release on September 19, 2002; recall listed as complete. Distribution: Canada only. Published in FDA Enfor

Source web.archive.org ↗ Captured 2026-07-27 Methodology

The same events in tabular form

The timeline above and the table below are the same 55 records. The table is the one that survives printing, a dead stylesheet, and a phone.

All 55 events, newest first. The source column shows the publisher's hostname: 15 link to an FDA notice, 40 to an independent recall archive where no FDA notice is retrievable. Outbound source links are not endorsements and carry rel="nofollow". How recalls are verified ↗
Date	Brand	Reason	Products affected	Source
2026-07	Pedigree	Hard, sharp metal with plastic. Two lots that had failed QC and been sent for destruction were fraudulently diverted to market	High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck wet food, 13.2 oz cans; lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC only	fda.gov ↗
2025-12	Fromm	Potential foreign material (plastic)	Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls frozen/fresh dog food (hundreds of cases)	fda.gov ↗
2025-12	Purina Dog Chow	Distributor-level (retail) recall by Gold Star Distribution, Inc. of all FDA-regulated products held at its Minneapolis facility. FDA dete	Per the FDA-posted Gold Star product list: PURINA DOG CHOW 4.4 lb/4 ct (UPCs 017800410274 and 017800180283) and PURINA PUPPY CHOW 4 lb/4 ct (UPC 017800180269). PURINA CAT CHOW COMPLETE 4/3.15 lb was also on the list. T	fda.gov ↗
2024-05	Pedigree	Loose metal pieces in the bag. Mars states there were no reports of pet injury	Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable dry, 44 lb; Best By 4 March 2025; lot 410B2TXT02	fda.gov ↗
2023-11	Victor	Potential Salmonella contamination; expansion of the October 30, 2023 recall. FDA announcement: "This expanded voluntary recall is being i	All dog and cat food made at the Mount Pleasant, Texas facility with Best By Dates before 10/31/2024. Victor Super Premium Dog Food varieties named by FDA: Classic Hi-Pro Plus, Classic High Energy, Classic Multi-Pro, C	fda.gov ↗
2023-10	Victor	Potential Salmonella contamination. FDA announcement: "This voluntary recall was initiated after a third-party conducted random sampling a	Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula — three lots, all Best By Date 6/12/2024: lot 1000016890 (5 pound bag), lot 1000016891 (15 pound bag), lot 1000016892 (40 pound bag).	fda.gov ↗
2023-09	Victor	Potential Salmonella contamination. FDA announcement: "This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Victor Super Premiu	Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus — one lot, 644 cases, 5-pound bags only, lot code 1000016385, Best By Date 4/30/2024. FDA announcement: "No other products are included in this recall."	fda.gov ↗
2023-03	Purina Pro Plan	Expansion of the February 2023 recall: a supplier production error resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional	Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, 8 lb and 20 lb bags. UPC 38100 19190 (8 lb) and 38100 19192 (20 lb); two additional production codes (first 8 characters): 2213 1082, 2	fda.gov ↗
2023-02	Purina Pro Plan	Potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Illnesses reported: the FDA notice states Purina acted "after receiving two contacts about two s	Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, 8 lb and 20 lb bags. UPC 38100 19190 (8 lb) and 38100 19192 (20 lb); production codes (first 8 characters): 2249 1082, 2250 1082, 2276	fda.gov ↗
2022-11	Purina Pro Plan	Mislabeling. For a brief period on September 15, 2022, cans of a different complete and balanced adult dog food, Purina ONE True Instinct	Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat (PPVD EN Low Fat) prescription wet dog food in 13.4 oz cans. UPC 38100 17599; "Best Before Sept 2024"; production code (first 13 characters) 22581159 L4TR6.	fda.gov ↗
2022-11	Purina ONE	Labeling error. FDA notice: "For a brief period on September 15, 2022, cans of a different complete and balanced adult dog food, Purina ON	Cans bearing the Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat label, 13.4 oz, UPC 38100 17599, production code 22581159 L4TR6, "Best Before Sept 2024". The food inside those cans was Purina ONE True Instin	fda.gov ↗
2022-09	Spot & Tango	Potential salmonella	Four batches of UnKibble (Beef & Barley, Duck & Salmon, Chicken & Brown Rice variants)	dogfoodadvisor.com ↗
2021-10	Fromm	Potentially elevated vitamin D	Four-Star Shredded Entrée canned dog food (~5,500 cases)	fda.gov ↗
2021-01	Pedigree	Vitamin D exceeding the maximum permitted intake	Mixer Adult Dry Dog Original, 3 kg and 10 kg, specific batches	web.archive.org ↗
2019-01	Hill's Science Diet	Toxic/elevated vitamin D caused by a supplier vitamin premix error	Canned dog foods (Science Diet and Prescription Diet); expanded March 2019 to 33 varieties, 22M+ cans	fda.gov ↗
2018-10	JustFoodForDogs	Possible Listeria monocytogenes from a green bean supplier	Three daily diets: Beef & Russet Potato, Fish & Sweet Potato, Turkey & Whole Wheat Macaroni	fda.gov ↗
2018-05	Merrick	Potentially elevated levels of a naturally-occurring beef thyroid hormone. FDA shared one consumer complaint with Merrick in which a dog's	Beef dog treats only, specific production codes: Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe 4 oz (UPC 780872510806); Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Sausage Cuts Real Beef Recipe 5 oz (UPC 780872510745); Merr	fda.gov ↗
2016-10	Cesar	Choking risk from hard white pieces of plastic that entered the food during production; Mars reported no injuries or illnesses	CESAR Classics Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food, UPC 23100017792; individual trays lots 631FKKC and 631GKKC, plus 11 variety-pack lots	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2016-03	Fromm	Elevated vitamin D / inadequate vitamin-mineral levels	Fromm Gold 12-oz canned: Chicken Pate, Chicken & Duck Pate, Salmon & Chicken Pate	petful.com ↗
2016-03	Purina Pro Plan	Purina's own quality testing found that some 10-oz. wet dog food tubs "may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and mineral	Pro Plan Savory Meals Wet Dog Food 10-oz. tubs, five varieties: Braised Chicken Entrée (UPC 38100-16148), Braised Pork Entrée (38100-16151), Braised Turkey Entrée (38100-16147), Grilled Salmon Entrée (38100-16155), Bra	newscenter.purina.com ↗
2016-03	Beneful	Tubs "may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals" (Purina's wording); found by Purina's own testing.	Beneful Prepared Meals and Beneful Chopped Blends wet dog food 10-oz. tubs, all varieties (also Pro Plan Savory Meals 10-oz., 5 varieties). Best Before Jun 2017-Aug 2017; production codes 5363-6054.	newscenter.purina.com ↗
2015-12	Nutro	AVMA records the reason as 'potential for mold growth'.	NUTRO Chewy Treats Apple 4 oz, UPC 7910511344, lot codes beginning '4 50', '5 02', '5 03' or '5 05' regardless of best-by date (product also listed as 'NUTRO CHEWY Treats with Real Apples, 4 oz', PetSmart SKU 5229600).	avma.org ↗
2014-08	Pedigree	Small metal fragments that may have entered packages during production	Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food; 15 lb bags, later extended to further sizes and lots	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2013-08	Purina ONE	Salmonella contamination. The firm press release archived by FDA states one bag of the product was found to be contaminated with Salmonell	Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 3.5 lb. bags. Identified by "Best By" date OCT 2014 AND production code 31071083 together; UPC 17800 12679.	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2013-08	Iams	Potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA notice states "No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with	Iams dry dog foods, verbatim from the FDA notice: Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult (2.9, 5, 13.3 and 25.7 lb; best-by 7Nov14–13Nov14); Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult (13.3 lb; 8Nov14);	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2013-03	Iams	Potential mold growth; the manufacturer stated the treats "do not meet our quality standards". Trade coverage reports Iams confirmed "No a	Iams Shakeables Soft & Chewy Treats for Dogs, Turkey flavour lot codes 2342, 2325, 2331, 2332, 2341, 3016, 3017, 3018 and 3046, and Lamb flavour lot code 2338. The chicken flavour was not affected.	veterinarypracticenews.com ↗
2012-06	Pedigree	Potential choking risk from small pieces of blue plastic that entered the food during production	Three weight-management canned varieties, including PEDIGREE+ Healthy Weight Premium Ground Entree	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2012-05	Taste of the Wild	Salmonella (Diamond Gaston, SC plant co-manufacturing event)	Dry dog food produced at the Gaston, SC plant	pawdiet.com ↗
2012-05	Natural Balance	Salmonella (Diamond Gaston, SC plant co-manufacturing event)	Sweet Potato & Venison, Lamb & Rice, Sweet Potato & Bison, Vegetarian dry formulas	pawdiet.com ↗
2012-05	Canidae	Voluntary recall for the potential for Salmonella, prompted by contamination found at the Diamond Pet Food plant in Gaston, South Carolina	Four dry dog foods: Canidae Dog, All Life Stages; Canidae Dog, Chicken Meal & Rice; Canidae Dog, Lamb Meal & Rice; Canidae Dog, Platinum. Limited to product manufactured between December 9, 2011 and January 31, 2012 at	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2012-04	Diamond	Salmonella Infantis at the Gaston, SC plant; linked human outbreak (49 people)	Diamond Naturals and Puppy Formula plus co-manufactured brands including Taste of the Wild, Kirkland, Natural Balance, Wellness, Canidae, Solid Gold and 4health	foodsafetynews.com ↗
2011-12	Iams	Aflatoxin detected above the acceptable limit. The FDA notice states "No illnesses have been reported in association with this production	Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food, one production lot, use-by / expiration date 5 February 2013 or 6 February 2013: 7.0 lb bag (code 12784177I6, UPC 1901402305); 8.0 lb bag (codes 12794177D2 and 12794177D3	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2011-08	Merrick	Potential Salmonella contamination, identified through routine sampling by the FDA. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to	A single lot of Merrick Doggie Wishbone pet treat (Item #29050, UPC 2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013). The notice states only one lot of Doggie Wishbone is affected and 'No other Merrick brand products are in	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2011-01	Merrick	Potential Salmonella contamination. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to date.'	Merrick Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (Item #27077, UPC 02280827077), all lots up to and including 10364.	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2010-08	Merrick	Potential Salmonella contamination. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to date.'	All lots of the 10 oz 'Beef Filet Squares' for Dogs and 'Texas Hold'ems' pet treats (Item #60016). Final and broadest stage of the 2010 salmonella event.	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2010-08	Merrick	Potential Salmonella contamination. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to date for either lot of product. A sample tested	Extension of the July 2, 2010 recall to add 83 cases of 10 oz 'Texas Hold'ems' (Item #60016, Lot 10127, Best By May 6, 2012), in addition to the previously recalled Lot 10084TL7.	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2010-07	Iams	Potential Salmonella contamination, described by P&G as a precautionary measure after it determined, in cooperation with FDA, that product	Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas — all dry sizes and varieties, all UPC codes; Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin — all dry sizes and varieties. "Best By" dates 01Jul10 through 0	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2010-07	Merrick	Potential Salmonella contamination; an FDA surveillance sample tested positive. The notice states: 'No illnesses have been reported to dat	86 cases of 10 oz 'Beef Filet Squares for Dogs' pet treats (Item #60016, Lot 10084TL7, Best By March 24, 2012).	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2010-06	Natural Balance	Salmonella positive test	Sweet Potato & Chicken dry (5 and 28 lb bags)	pawdiet.com ↗
2010-01	Merrick	Possible Salmonella contamination, detected by FDA routine testing in December 2009; a follow-up inspection found deficiencies in the pack	Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs with a package date of 'Best By 111911', packaged in a 10-ounce green, red and tan re-sealable plastic bag.	prnewswire.com ↗
2009-09	Nutro	Small pieces of melted plastic found in the production line of select NUTRO dry dog and cat food products. Nutro's press release, reproduc	Per AVMA/JAVMA: 'Nutro Ultra Puppy food in 4.5-pound packages, bar code 79105 51313, and Nutro Natural Choice: Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Formula Small Bites Puppy food in 5-pound packages, bar code 79105 23050' an	avma.org ↗
2009-05	Nutro	Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in finished product resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier. Per the FDA-po	Select varieties of NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO MAX Cat Dry Foods with 'Best If Used By Dates' between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010.	web.archive.org ↗
2008-11	Orijen	Vitamin A depletion from 60 kGy gamma irradiation required for import to Australia. The recall itself covered Orijen CAT food.	All Orijen cat food sold in Australia. Orijen dog food was withdrawn from shelves precautionarily, the company citing cats eating from dog bowls.	img.petfoodindustry.com ↗
2008-09	Pedigree	Potential Salmonella Schwarzengrund contamination at the Everson, Pennsylvania plant	All product made at Everson between 18 February and 29 July 2008, including Large Breed Adult	web.archive.org ↗
2008-08	Pedigree	Potential Salmonella contamination. Mars states there were no complaints or reports of injury	Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites, 20 lb bags; lot 830BFCAT02; Best Buy 07/2009	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2007-09	Pedigree	Possible contamination with metal fragments in chilled dog rolls	Chilled dog rolls	nzherald.co.nz ↗
2007-07	Natural Balance	Possible botulinum toxin (Castleberry's co-packer)	Four canned varieties: Irish Stew, Chinese Take Out, Hobo Chili, Southern Style Dumplings	pawdiet.com ↗
2007-04	Natural Balance	Melamine in rice protein concentrate (industry-wide 2007 event)	Venison & Brown Rice dog foods, venison treats, venison cat food	pawdiet.com ↗
2007-04	Royal Canin	Melamine in rice protein concentrate (industry-wide 2007 event)	Veterinary Diet formulas; expanded May 2007 to Sensible Choice and Kasco dry	petful.com ↗
2007-03	Iams	Wheat gluten adulterated with melamine, supplied by ChemNutra Inc. and used by contract manufacturer Menu Foods; P&G Pet Care joined Menu	Iams and Eukanuba canned and small foil pouch "wet" cat and dog foods manufactured at Menu Foods Inc.'s Emporia, Kansas plant: 3 oz., 5.5 oz., 6 oz. and 13.2 oz. cans and 3 oz. and 5.3 oz. foil pouches bearing code dat	wayback.archive-it.org ↗
2007-03	Nutro	Melamine contamination traced to wheat gluten supplied by ChemNutra Inc. (imported from Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co.,	Nutro-branded canned and pouch WET dog food produced by Menu Foods. Menu Foods' own recall site carried four Nutro dog listings: 'Nutro' / 'Nutro Ultra' (12.5 oz cans 3U-104 Adult, 3U-204 Puppy, 3U-304 Weight Managemen	web.archive.org ↗
2006-02	Royal Canin	Excess vitamin D3	Multiple Veterinary Diet canned dog and cat formulas	petful.com ↗
2005-12	Diamond	Aflatoxin contamination in corn	Diamond, Country Value and Professional dry foods produced at the Gaston, SC plant	petful.com ↗
2004-03	Pedigree	Mould found in raw materials at the Pakchong, Thailand plant	Pedigree dry dog food and several dog treat products made at Pakchong	taipeitimes.com ↗
2002-09	Merrick	'Pet treats containing salmonella' (FDA Enforcement Report wording). Classified by FDA as Class I. Recall #V-007-3.	Merrick Brand Pet Treats Delicatessen Style Beef Steak Patties, packaged 75 treats per case, Lot PG1621. Volume in commerce: 330 cases of 75 patties each.	web.archive.org ↗

Brands with no recalls on record

11 of the 31 brands here have no recall on file. That is history, not a guarantee: a brand can be clean because it is careful, because it is small, or because it is new. Each card states what the record was checked against, and when.

No recall on record

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Checked as of July 2026 against FDA enforcement records, Petful, PawDiet and DogFoodAdvisor recall databases.

No recall on record