If you're a pet owner, it's important to be aware of the latest pet food recalls. Recalls can happen for a variety of reasons, including contamination with bacteria, mold, or other toxins; incorrect labeling; or the presence of foreign objects. If you're feeding your pet a recalled food, it's important to stop feeding it immediately and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the food or receive a refund.

What Pet Foods Are Being Recalled?

Pet Food Recalls in the United States

In the United States, pet food recalls are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA maintains a list of all pet food recalls on its website. You can search the list by brand name, product name, or date of recall. You can also sign up for email alerts to be notified of new recalls.

Here are some of the most recent pet food recalls in the United States:

Evo Pet Food LLC Recalls Certain Bags of Evo and Karma Dry Dog and Cat Food Products Due to Potential Aflatoxin Contamination

Date of recall: March 7, 2023

Products affected:

  • Evo Red Meat Dinner for Dogs, 22-pound bag, lot code 112127
  • Evo Turkey & Chicken Dinner for Dogs, 22-pound bag, lot code 111227
  • Karma Beef & Lamb Dinner for Dogs, 22-pound bag, lot code 111327
  • Karma Chicken & Rice Dinner for Dogs, 22-pound bag, lot code 116127
  • Karma Puppy Chicken & Rice Dinner, 22-pound bag, lot code 107127
  • Karma Salmon & Potato Dinner for Dogs, 22-pound bag, lot code 112327
  • Karma Grain-Free Lamb & Brown Rice Dinner for Dogs, 20-pound bag, lot code 111327
  • Karma Grain-Free Salmon & Potato Dinner for Dogs, 20-pound bag, lot code 112527
  • Evo Turkey & Chicken Dinner for Cats, 15-pound bag, lot code 108127
  • Karma Chicken & Rice Dinner for Cats, 15-pound bag, lot code 115227
  • Karma Grain-Free Lamb & Brown Rice Dinner for Cats, 15-pound bag, lot code 111327
  • Karma Grain-Free Salmon & Potato Dinner for Cats, 15-pound bag, lot code 112227

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Number of Cases of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Chicken & Rice Formula Due to Potential for Elevated Vitamin D Levels

Date of recall: February 24, 2023

Products affected:

  • Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Chicken & Rice Formula, 8.5-ounce can, lot code 23022023
  • Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Chicken & Rice Formula, 24-count case, lot code 23022023

Royal Canin Voluntarily Recalls Single Lot of Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food

Date of recall: February 9, 2023

Products affected:

  • Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Low Fat Dry Dog Food, 8.8-pound bag, lot code 41113941

How to Avoid Feeding Your Pet Recalled Food

The best way to avoid feeding your pet recalled food is to be aware of the latest recalls. You can do this by checking the FDA's website or signing up for email alerts. You should also avoid feeding your pet food that has been opened for more than a few weeks or that has been stored in a warm or humid place. If you have any questions about whether a particular food is safe to feed your pet, you should contact your veterinarian.

If you think your pet has eaten recalled food, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. Symptoms of pet food poisoning can include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and abdominal pain. If caught early, pet food poisoning can be treated.