Use caution Pet food recall · FDA · Published August 16, 2019

Chef Toby Pig Ears: Potential Salmonella Contamination Risk

Dog Goods is recalling Chef Toby Pig Ears treats due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers are urged to return products for a full refund.

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Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

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Dog Goods is recalling Chef Toby Pig Ears treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a health risk to humans and pets, especially those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274748-chef-toby-pig-ears-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274748-chef-toby-pig-ears-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Aug 2019)

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“Chef Toby Pig Ears: Potential Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274748-chef-toby-pig-ears-potential-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Aug 2019) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dog-goods-usa-llc-conduct-voluntary-recall-chef-toby-pig-ears-treats-because-possible-salmonella).

Dog Goods USA LLC recalled Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats due to potential Salmonella contamination, the FDA said on Aug. 16, 2019. Consumers should return the products for a full refund.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Dog Goods
Product: Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats
Lot codes: 428590, 278989, 087148, 224208, 1168723, 428590, 222999, 074599, 1124053, 226884, 578867, 224897, 1234750, 444525, 1106709, 215812, 230273, 224970, 585246, 327901, 052248, 210393, 217664, 331199, 225399, 867680, 050273, 881224, 424223, 225979, 431724, 226340, 880207, 334498

What to do

Consumers who have purchased the Products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Dog Goods at 786-401-6533 ex:8000 from 9am EST through 5pm EST.

The hazard

The products pose a potential health risk due to possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA, CDC and state partners are investigating a suspected link between pig ear pet treats and human cases of salmonellosis. No illnesses have been linked to the Products to date.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Oma's Pride Dog Food Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk (2026-08-17), Elite Treats Chicken Dog Treats May Contain Salmonella - Recall (2026-02-24) and Country Vet Dog Biscuits May Contain Salmonella - Stop Using Now (2025-12-24).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for lot codes: 428590, 278989, 087148, 224208, 1168723, 428590, 222999, 074599, 1124053, 226884, 578867, 224897, 1234750, 444525, 1106709, 215812, 230273, 224970, 585246, 327901, 052248, 210393, 217664, 331199, 225399, 867680, 050273, 881224, 424223, 225979, 431724, 226340, 880207, 334498. Products were sold nationwide from September 2018 through August 2019.

Brand
Dog Goods
Category
Pet food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Return Product for Refund
Return Chef Toby Pig Ears treats to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Official remedy

What FDA says to do

Consumers who have purchased the Products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Questions people ask

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Are there any symptoms of Salmonella infection I should watch for?

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, it can cause more serious issues like arterial infections or endocarditis.

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Contact Dog Goods

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

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Subject: Recall petfood:dog-goods-usa-llc-conduct-voluntary-recall-chef-toby-pig-ears-treats-because-possible-salmonella — Dog Go

Hello,

I own a Chef Toby Pig Ears: Potential Salmonella Contamination Risk that is covered by recall petfood:dog-goods-usa-llc-conduct-voluntary-recall-chef-toby-pig-ears-treats-because-possible-salmonella from Dog Goods.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased the Products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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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Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Aug 2019) (August 16, 2019)
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