ANSWERS – Beef and Chicken Dog Foods: Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria
ANSWERS voluntarily recalls certain lots of beef and chicken dog food due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses confirmed, but risk to pets and humans from handling contaminated products.
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Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria
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What happened, in plain English
ANSWERS is recalling specific lots of beef and chicken dog food after FDA testing found Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. These bacteria can cause illness in dogs and humans, especially for vulnerable groups like young children, elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274732-answers-dog-food-recall-salmonella-and-listeria-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274732-answers-dog-food-recall-salmonella-and-listeria-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Sep 2024)
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“ANSWERS Dog Food Recall: Salmonella and Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274732-answers-dog-food-recall-salmonella-and-listeria-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Sep 2024) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/answers-pet-food-voluntarily-withdrawals-certain-limited-lots-beef-and-chicken-dog-foods-due).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can contaminate pet food, leading to illness in dogs and humans. Dogs may show mild symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting, but can also be carriers. Humans may experience fever, headache, muscle aches, or more severe symptoms if they handle contaminated products without proper handwashing.
Who’s affected
Dog owners who purchased ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula, Straight Beef Formula, or Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs from retail stores or online between the listed dates. Vulnerable individuals like young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from potential exposure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product names: ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula, Straight Beef Formula, or Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs. Look for the lot codes listed in the recall notice (BUBD dates) on the carton. Products sold in 4lb half-gallon cartons with expiration dates from May 2026 to January 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Contaminated Products
If you have the recalled lots, discard them safely to prevent exposure to pets, children, or wildlife.
Sanitize Contact Areas
Wash surfaces that may have touched the contaminated products with soap and water to reduce risk of infection.
Contact Healthcare Provider
If you or your pet develop symptoms like fever, diarrhea, or vomiting after handling the recalled products, consult a healthcare provider or veterinarian.
Questions people ask
Are there any illnesses confirmed with these recalled products?
No illnesses have been confirmed with these lots of products.
How can I check if my dog food is recalled?
Check the product name and lot code on the carton. Recalled products include ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula, Straight Beef Formula, or Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs with specific lot codes (BUBD dates) sold in 4lb half-gallon cartons.
What should I do if I have the recalled products?
Discard the products safely to prevent exposure, and sanitize any surfaces that may have touched the products. If you or your pet develop symptoms, contact a healthcare provider or veterinarian.
Contact ANSWERS
We’ve drafted a message you can send ANSWERS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:answers-pet-food-voluntarily-withdrawals-certain-limited-lots-beef-and-chicken-dog-foods-due — ANSWERS AN Hello, I own a ANSWERS that is covered by recall petfood:answers-pet-food-voluntarily-withdrawals-certain-limited-lots-beef-and-chicken-dog-foods-due from ANSWERS. 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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Where this comes from
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 (Sep 2024) (September 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.