If you have these 2 brands of pet food you should throw them away as soon as possible. The FDA is recalling these products

If you have these 2 brands of pet food you should throw them away as soon as possible. The FDA is recalling these products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that two brands of pet food may be contaminated with listeria and salmonella bacteria. The agency is urging pet owners against feeding their cats and dogs the affected products and to throw them away.

The affected brands are Answers Pet Food and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, both of which tested positive for the bacteria which could make animals sick. Pets could in turn pass the disease to their owners by kissing them, or by spreading their waste matter in a home. People can also contract infections by cleaning up after their dogs or cats.

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Pet food recalled for possible listeria and salmonella contamination: Affected brands

The following products were available for sale at retail stores throughout the country and online.

Answers Pet Food

  • Answers Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, Lot Code: BUBD May 6, 2026
  • Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, Lot Code: BUBD Jan. 31, 2026
  • Answers Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs, Lot Code: BUBD Jan. 2, 2026 and Mar. 11, 2026

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The following products were mostly sold online through a subscription service.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products

  • Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe of Cats;
    • Lot number: 10832 MFG. Date: Jul 25, 2024
    • Lot number: 10856 MFG. Date: Aug 04, 2024
    • Lot number: 10890 MFG. Date: Aug 13, 2024
  • Darwin’s Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Dogs;
    • Lot number: 10828 MFG. Date: Jul 24, 2024
    • Lot number: 10844 MFG. Date: Jul 30, 2024
    • Lot number: 10887 MFG. Date: Aug 12, 2024

Consumers are advised to throw away any of the pet food on the list within a secure container to avoid further contamination. Do not give the products away. Pet owners should also clean and disinfect surfaces that the food came in contact with.

Symptoms of salmonella and listeria pet infections

Listeria

Not all pets will exhibit symptoms even after exposure to listeria. However, those who do show signs of sickness should be brought to a veterinarian for examination.

Here are some symptoms to watch out for.

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Fever
  • Muscle soreness
  • Stiff neck
  • Lack of coordination
  • Skin infections

Salmonella

The symptoms of salmonellosis in pets are most apparent when it affects the gastrointestinal tract. Here are some possible signs your pet has been infected.

  • Severe, sudden onset diarrhea
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Fever
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dehydration


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