Urgent FDA Pet Food Recall: Popular Brands Pulled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk—Is Your Pet’s Food on the List?

URGENT FDA PET FOOD SALMONELLA RECALL: WHAT PET OWNERS NEED TO KNOW The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced three separate voluntary recalls after routine testing found Salmonella contamination in popular dog and cat products. The action affects Raw Bistro Pet Fare frozen dog food, several Foodynamics freeze-dried treats, and Nature’s Own bully bites from Best Buy Bones. RAW BISTRO PET FARE RECALL • Products: Frozen Beef Entrée for Dogs, 2-lb and 5-lb chubs • Lot codes: #239-B22 and #239-D22, best-by 08/27/2026 • Distributed: Nationwide through online orders and independent retailers from Sept 1–Oct 8, 2025 • Reason: Routine sampling detected Salmonella in finished product FOODYNAMICS FREEZE-DRIED TREATS RECALL • Brands: Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, Kanu Pets • Products: All freeze-dried beef, chicken, and salmon treats, 3-oz bags and bulk cases • Lot codes: All manufactured between 07/15/2025 – 09/15/2025 • Distributed: Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, Florida, and online direct-to-consumer channels • Reason: Third-party lab confirmed Salmonella in retain samples during an FDA audit BEST BUY BONES NATURE’S OWN BULLY BITES RECALL • Product: Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites, 1-lb bags • Lots: #BB22-007, ‑008, ‑009, and ‑010; best-by dates 09/2026 • Distributed: MI, OH, PA, IN, KY through farm-supply stores and e-commerce sites • Reason: Company testing found Salmonella in one retained bag WHY SALMONELLA IS DANGEROUS TO PETS AND PEOPLE Dogs and cats infected with Salmonella may develop fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), vomiting, lethargy, and abdominal pain. Infected animals can shed the bacteria, exposing owners to illness through handling food, treats, or pet waste. People can suffer gastrointestinal distress and, in severe cases, bloodstream infections, especially if immunocompromised or very young/old. WHAT TO DO IF YOU BOUGHT THE RECALLED PRODUCTS 1. Stop feeding or handling the listed items immediately. 2. Dispose of them in a secure, sealed trash container so wildlife cannot access them. 3. Wash hands, utensils, bowls, countertops, and any surfaces that contacted the food using hot, soapy water. 4. Monitor pets and family members for symptoms for up to 10 days; seek veterinary or medical care if signs appear. 5. Contact the manufacturer for a refund or replacement. Customer-service numbers are printed on each bag or posted on the FDA recall notices linked above. HOW TO STAY UPDATED ON PET FOOD RECALLS • Sign up for FDA email alerts at FDA.gov. • Check the agency’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts page weekly. • Follow reputable veterinary organizations and local news outlets for breaking pet-food safety updates. KEY TAKEAWAY Multiple brands are under recall for Salmonella contamination right now. Double-check your freezer, pantry, and treat jars against the lot codes above to keep both pets and people safe.