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Pet food recall · FDA · Published November 22, 2024

Gaines Family Farmstead – Chicken Chips Dog Treats: Potential Salmonella Contamination

Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips dog treats may contain Salmonella. Stop using if lot number 20061124. Risk to pets and humans from infection.

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What happened, in plain English

Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips dog treats are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. This could cause illness in pets and humans, especially if hands aren't washed after handling the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274731-gaines-chicken-chips-dog-treats-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274731-gaines-chicken-chips-dog-treats-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Nov 2024)

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“Gaines Chicken Chips Dog Treats Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274731-gaines-chicken-chips-dog-treats-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Nov 2024) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gaines-pet-treats-llc-voluntarily-recalls-gaines-family-farmstead-chicken-chips-dogs-due-possible).

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella bacteria can cause illness in pets and humans. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and in rare cases, serious infections. Contaminated products can spread bacteria if not handled carefully.

Who’s affected

Dog owners who bought the recalled treats in Alabama, Florida, or Georgia. Pets and people handling the product without proper handwashing are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the lot number 20061124 on the back of the 5-ounce bag. The product was sold online and in small pet stores in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

  • Brand
    Gaines
  • Category
    Pet food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Recalled Product

    Cease using the 5-ounce bags with lot number 20061124 immediately.

  2. Contact for Refund or Replacement

    Reach out to Gaines at Recall@GainesFamilyFarmstead.com for an immediate refund or replacement.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product may contain Salmonella, which can cause illness in pets and humans. Do not use if lot number 20061124.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

Symptoms in pets include lethargy, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. In humans, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for the lot number 20061124 on the back of the 5-ounce bag. The product was sold online and in small pet stores in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

Take action

Contact Gaines

We’ve drafted a message you can send Gaines to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall petfood:gaines-pet-treats-llc-voluntarily-recalls-gaines-family-farmstead-chicken-chips-dogs-due-possible — Gaine

Hello,

I own a Gaines that is covered by recall petfood:gaines-pet-treats-llc-voluntarily-recalls-gaines-family-farmstead-chicken-chips-dogs-due-possible from Gaines.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Nov 2024) (November 22, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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