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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Bravo Packing Performance Dog and Ground Beef Recalled for Listeria

Agency Publication Date: March 5, 2021
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Summary

Bravo Packing, Inc. is recalling approximately 19,000 pounds of "Performance Dog" and "Ground Beef" raw frozen dog food due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. The recall includes various lot numbers of 2-lb and 5-lb bags distributed nationwide to retailers and directly to consumers. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, but these bacteria can cause serious infections in both pets and the humans who handle the food. You should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

Listeria and Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in pets, and can also be transmitted to humans who handle the contaminated pet food or touch surfaces that have been in contact with the product. Symptoms can include fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with pets potentially showing decreased appetite and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products include "Performance Dog" and "Ground Beef" raw frozen dog food sold in 2-lb and 5-lb bags under the Bravo Packing, Inc. brand.
  2. Identify your product by checking for lot numbers 112320, 011821, 011020, 062020, 073020, 040320, 090719, 120919, 072720, 110819, and 052320. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  5. Clean and disinfect any surfaces, bowls, or storage containers that may have come into contact with the recalled food.
  6. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Performance Dog raw frozen dog food (2-lb and 5-lb bags)
Variants: 2-lb bags (20 per box), 5-lb bags (8 per box)
Model:
V-0096-2021
Lot Numbers:
112320
011821
011020
062020
090719
120919
072720
110819
052320

Quantity: Approx. 16,000lbs. Includes all lots within expiration.

Product: Ground Beef raw frozen dog food (2-lb and 5-lb bags)
Variants: 2-lb bags (20 per box), 5-lb bags (8 per box)
Model:
V-0097-2021
Lot Numbers:
073020
040320

Quantity: Approximately 3,000lbs.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87408
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bravo Packing, Inc.
Sold By: distributors; retail locations; direct consumers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (Approx. 16,000lbs of lots 011821 and 112320; Approximately 3,000lbs of lot 073020)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: March 19, 2021

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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.

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