Pet food contaminated with Salmonella has been recalled in seven states

Pet owners will want to double-check their pantries this holiday week after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of dog biscuits due to a potential Salmonella contamination risk.

The FDA routinely conducts testing and issues recalls when even a potential contamination risk is identified, as is the case with the current recall.

On Dec. 24, the FDA issued a recall involving products distributed across several U.S. states. While no illnesses have been reported so far, the FDA warns that exposure could pose health risks to both pets and humans who handle the food.

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This pet food is being recalled this week

According to the FDA, Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC is recalling select dog biscuit products after finished product testing identified possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled items include:

• Country Vet Biscuits, Original Meaty Flavor (4-lb. bags)
• Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits, Meaty Flavor with Chicken (4-lb. bags)
• Lot code: 40906513
• Best-by date: Sept. 6, 2026

For information about how to obtain a refund, phone: 1-888-376-7375 or email

hhpetfood@msdist.com.

Why Salmonella is dangerous for pets and humans

Consuming foods contaminated with Salmonella can make both animals and people sick.

Dogs that consume contaminated food may experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

Humans who become infected with Salmonella often get sick with watery diarrhea that might have blood or mucus, stomach cramps that can be severe, headache, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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Veterinary experts note that Salmonella is one of the most common causes of pet food recalls because it can survive in both raw and dry products, including treats like the recalled biscuits.

Salmonella can survive for months, even in sealed packages.

"People can get infected when they handle or prepare the food and don't wash their hands and utensils thoroughly," Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis Jane Sykes wrote in the Washington Post.

The FDA said there have been no confirmed illnesses to pets or humans linked to the recalled dog biscuits to date.

Where the products were sold

The recalled dog biscuits were distributed at pet and grocery stores in:

• Colorado
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Missouri
• Texas
• Montana
• Nebraska

What pet owners should do

Consumers who purchased the recalled products should stop feeding them immediately. The FDA recommends disposing of the biscuits or returning them to the place of purchase for a refund. Pet owners should also wash their hands and sanitize all surfaces that came into contact with the food or packaging.

About Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC

• The company is a Midwest-based animal nutrition and feed manufacturer, supplying both livestock feed and companion animal products.
• Its pet brands include Country Vet and Heartland Harvest, which are sold through regional farm and feed retailers.
• Based on FDA recall records, this appears to be the first publicly reported pet food recall involving these brands.

Recent pet-food related recalls

Even well-established pet food brands can face isolated safety issues. The FDA publishes dozens of pet food recall notices each year, most tied to bacterial contamination discovered through routine inspections or sampling.

Because of frequent recalls, the FDA encourages pet owners to pay attention to recall notices, check lot codes carefully, and follow handling guidelines to reduce health risks for both pets and people.

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According to a review of recent FDA pet food recalls, the most common reason for a recall is contamination with Salmonella, listeria and/or E. coli.

That's what prompted each of the following recalls earlier in 2025.

• October 2025: Nature's Own Pet Chews Bully Bites
  
  Best Buy Bones, Inc. recalled four lots of Nature's Own Pet Chews Bully Bites dog treats after FDA testing found Salmonella.
  
  Source: FDA
• October 2025: Raw Bistro Pet Fare frozen dog food
  
  Raw Bistro Pet Fare voluntarily recalled its frozen beef dog food after an FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella.
  
  Source: FDA
• October 2025: Foodynamics freeze-dried pet treats
  
  Foodynamics issued a recall of Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, and Kanu Pets freeze-dried pet treats due to potential Salmonella contamination.
  
  Source: National Animal Supplement Council
• August 2025: Viva Raw dog and cat food
  
  Viva Raw LLC recalled two lots of dog and cat foods after they tested positive for contamination with both Salmonella and listeria.
  
  Source: FDA
• July 2025: Darwin's Natural Pet Products
  
  The FDA issued an advisory after certain lots of Darwin's beef dog food after testing found Salmonella and E. coli.
  
  Source: FDA
• April 2025: Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix & Kitten Mix
  
  Blue Ridge Beef voluntarily recalled its Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix products due to contamination with Salmonella and listeria.
  
  Source: FDA

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This story was originally published December 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM.