- Recall
Pet food & animal health recalls
A pet food lot code is worth keeping. It connects a particular bag, can or pouch to the batch identified in a recall, even after the food has gone into a storage bin.
- Indexed notices
- 62
- Primary sources
- FDA
What this category covers
Dog & cat food, Pet treats, Animal feed, Veterinary medicines. Pet food, treats and veterinary medicines, with FDA recall and safety information.
Check with the official agency or read the product identification guide. Source coverage explains which notices are indexed and when each source was imported.
Recalls & safety alerts
62 indexed notices. Always compare with the current official notice.
FDA
Northwest Naturals: Chicken Recipe
Potential contamination with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes
- Recall
FDA
Shelter’s Choice, Breeder’s Edge: Feline Milk Replacers
Low levels of potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and/or pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
- Recall
- Recall
- Recall
FDA
Pedigree: High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food
Potential foreign plastic contamination
- Recall
- Recall
FDA
Steve’s Real Food: Freeze Dried Chicken Recipe Cat and Dog Food
May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
- Recall
How to check pets
- Brand & recipe
- Exact formula, flavor, species and package size.
- Lot & best-by
- Codes on the bag, pouch, lid or base of the can.
- Medicine details
- For animal medicines: product, strength, lot and expiration date.
1. Save the original codes
Keep the package or photograph the lot and date before decanting food. A barcode identifies a product, but generally does not identify its production batch.
2. Match the recipe and lot
Check FDA’s animal recall list and the linked manufacturer notice. Compare the recipe, package size and all affected codes; a recall may cover only part of a brand’s range.
3. Follow the animal-specific instructions
Follow the recall notice for affected food and treats. Contact your veterinarian if an animal seems ill or if a notice concerns prescribed veterinary medicine.
Official checking resources
- FDA animal recalls & withdrawals — Pet food, treats, animal feed and animal drug announcements.
- Find a pet food lot code — FDA’s illustrated guide to the codes on bags, cans and pouches.
Data sources & coverage
Official sources may have newer notices or a broader history. See all sources and coverage.
Pets & animal health recall questions
Is the barcode the same as the lot number?
No. A UPC identifies the product, while a lot code identifies a production batch. Compare the lot code and date specified by the notice, not only the barcode.
What if I already threw out the pet food bag?
Check any photos, receipts and saved order information, then contact the manufacturer. Without the lot code, it may be harder to determine whether the food came from an affected batch.
Are veterinary medicines included?
FDA’s animal recall resources include animal drugs as well as feed. Follow the specific notice and involve your veterinarian when a prescribed medicine or your pet’s health is affected.