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Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Blue Buffalo Company: Life Protection Formula Dog Food Recalled for Mold Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 20, 2016
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Summary

Blue Buffalo Company is recalling specific 30-pound bags of Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe for Dogs because the product is contaminated with mold. This voluntary recall affects bags with a Best by Date of April 11, 2017. Consumers who have this pet food should stop feeding it to their dogs and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product is contaminated with mold, which can cause illness if consumed by pets. Ingesting moldy food can lead to digestive distress and other health issues in dogs.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your dog food bag to see if it is the Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe for Dogs in the 30 lb size.
  2. Look for UPC Code 859610000326 and a 'Best by Date' of April 11, 2017 AH 2A 12:08 14:00 printed on the packaging.
  3. Immediately stop feeding this specific product to your pets if the identifying information matches.
  4. Return the affected product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
  5. For any additional questions or concerns, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator or call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe for Dogs (30 lb bag)
Model:
V-518-2016
UPC Codes:
859610000326
Lot Numbers:
AH 2A 12:08 14:00
Date Ranges: Best by Date April 11, 2017

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 74256
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo Company
Sold By: retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response