BowlGrade — dog food recalls

Pedigree — Hard, sharp metal with plastic. Two lots that had failed QC and been sent for destruction were fraudulently diverted to market (2026-07)

2026-07

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

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

Scope. United States; product reached shelves through unauthorised channels

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

Fromm — Potential foreign material (plastic) (2025-12)

2025-12

Reason. Potential foreign material (plastic)

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

Scope. US, voluntary

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

Purina Dog Chow — Distributor-level (retail) recall by Gold Star Distribution, Inc. of all FDA-regulated products held at its Minneapolis facility. FDA dete (2025-12)

2025-12

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

Products affected. 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

Scope. 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 · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Loose metal pieces in the bag. Mars states there were no reports of pet injury (2024-05)

2024-05

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

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

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

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

Purina Pro Plan — Expansion of the February 2023 recall: a supplier production error resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional (2023-03)

2023-03

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

Products affected. 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

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

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

Purina Pro Plan — Potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Illnesses reported: the FDA notice states Purina acted "after receiving two contacts about two s (2023-02)

2023-02

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

Products affected. 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

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

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

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 (2022-11)

2022-11

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

Products affected. 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.

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

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

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 (2022-11)

2022-11

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

Products affected. 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

Scope. 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 · Full record on BowlGrade

Spot & Tango — Potential salmonella (2022-09)

2022-09

Reason. Potential salmonella

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

Scope. Direct-to-consumer shipments; no illnesses reported

Source: dogfoodadvisor.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Fromm — Potentially elevated vitamin D (2021-10)

2021-10

Reason. Potentially elevated vitamin D

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

Scope. Nationwide, voluntary

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Vitamin D exceeding the maximum permitted intake (2021-01)

2021-01

Reason. Vitamin D exceeding the maximum permitted intake

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

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

Source: web.archive.org · Full record on BowlGrade

Hill's Science Diet — Toxic/elevated vitamin D caused by a supplier vitamin premix error (2019-01)

2019-01

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

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

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

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

JustFoodForDogs — Possible Listeria monocytogenes from a green bean supplier (2018-10)

2018-10

Reason. Possible Listeria monocytogenes from a green bean supplier

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

Scope. Retail and DTC; voluntary; no illnesses reported

Source: fda.gov · Full record on BowlGrade

Fromm — Elevated vitamin D / inadequate vitamin-mineral levels (2016-03)

2016-03

Reason. Elevated vitamin D / inadequate vitamin-mineral levels

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

Scope. US, voluntary

Source: petful.com · Full record on BowlGrade

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 (2016-03)

2016-03

Reason. 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

Products affected. 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

Scope. 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 · Full record on BowlGrade

Beneful — Tubs "may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals" (Purina's wording); found by Purina's own testing. (2016-03)

2016-03

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

Products affected. 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.

Scope. 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 · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Small metal fragments that may have entered packages during production (2014-08)

2014-08

Reason. Small metal fragments that may have entered packages during production

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

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

Source: wayback.archive-it.org · Full record on BowlGrade

Purina ONE — Salmonella contamination. The firm press release archived by FDA states one bag of the product was found to be contaminated with Salmonell (2013-08)

2013-08

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

Products affected. 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.

Scope. 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 · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Potential choking risk from small pieces of blue plastic that entered the food during production (2012-06)

2012-06

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

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

Scope. Retail customers throughout the United States; announced 30 June 2012

Source: wayback.archive-it.org · Full record on BowlGrade

Taste of the Wild — Salmonella (Diamond Gaston, SC plant co-manufacturing event) (2012-05)

2012-05

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

Products affected. Dry dog food produced at the Gaston, SC plant

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

Source: pawdiet.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Natural Balance — Salmonella (Diamond Gaston, SC plant co-manufacturing event) (2012-05)

2012-05

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

Products affected. Sweet Potato & Venison, Lamb & Rice, Sweet Potato & Bison, Vegetarian dry formulas

Scope. Part of the Diamond 2012 event

Source: pawdiet.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Diamond — Salmonella Infantis at the Gaston, SC plant; linked human outbreak (49 people) (2012-04)

2012-04

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

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

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

Source: foodsafetynews.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Natural Balance — Salmonella positive test (2010-06)

2010-06

Reason. Salmonella positive test

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

Scope. US

Source: pawdiet.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Potential Salmonella Schwarzengrund contamination at the Everson, Pennsylvania plant (2008-09)

2008-09

Reason. Potential Salmonella Schwarzengrund contamination at the Everson, Pennsylvania plant

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

Scope. United States; announced 12 September 2008, revised 17 September

Source: web.archive.org · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Potential Salmonella contamination. Mars states there were no complaints or reports of injury (2008-08)

2008-08

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

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

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

Source: wayback.archive-it.org · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Possible contamination with metal fragments in chilled dog rolls (2007-09)

2007-09

Reason. Possible contamination with metal fragments in chilled dog rolls

Products affected. Chilled dog rolls

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

Source: nzherald.co.nz · Full record on BowlGrade

Natural Balance — Possible botulinum toxin (Castleberry's co-packer) (2007-07)

2007-07

Reason. Possible botulinum toxin (Castleberry's co-packer)

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

Scope. US

Source: pawdiet.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Natural Balance — Melamine in rice protein concentrate (industry-wide 2007 event) (2007-04)

2007-04

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

Products affected. Venison & Brown Rice dog foods, venison treats, venison cat food

Scope. Part of the 2007 industry-wide melamine recalls

Source: pawdiet.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Royal Canin — Melamine in rice protein concentrate (industry-wide 2007 event) (2007-04)

2007-04

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

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

Scope. Part of the 2007 industry-wide melamine recalls

Source: petful.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Royal Canin — Excess vitamin D3 (2006-02)

2006-02

Reason. Excess vitamin D3

Products affected. Multiple Veterinary Diet canned dog and cat formulas

Scope. US

Source: petful.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Diamond — Aflatoxin contamination in corn (2005-12)

2005-12

Reason. Aflatoxin contamination in corn

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

Scope. Approximately 100+ dog deaths; 23 states plus international distribution

Source: petful.com · Full record on BowlGrade

Pedigree — Mould found in raw materials at the Pakchong, Thailand plant (2004-03)

2004-03

Reason. Mould found in raw materials at the Pakchong, Thailand plant

Products affected. Pedigree dry dog food and several dog treat products made at Pakchong

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

Source: taipeitimes.com · Full record on BowlGrade