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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Carnivore Meat Company, LLC: Raw Dog and Cat Food Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 23, 2018
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Summary

Carnivore Meat Company, LLC is recalling two varieties of Vital Essentials raw pet foods, including 1,812 units of Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers and 1,475 units of Frozen Beef Entrée for Dogs, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall involves 6-ounce poly bags of beef toppers and 5-pound frozen chubs, which were distributed across 14 U.S. states and Hong Kong. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and return the items for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious illness in pets and can also be transmitted to humans who handle the contaminated food or surfaces. Symptoms in both people and animals include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry or freezer for Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers (6 oz. bags) with UPC 033211006059 and lot codes 20190601 13815, 20190604 13815, or 20190620 13815.
  2. Check for Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Entrée For Dogs (5 lb. chubs) with UPC 033211008817 and lot code 20181227 13816.
  3. Stop feeding the affected product to your pets immediately and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the packaging.
  4. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  5. For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact Carnivore Meat Company, LLC at their Green Bay, Wisconsin facility.
  6. For general consumer inquiries, you may contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at point of sale

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

Affected Products

Product: Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers (6 oz.)
Model:
3605
V-0097-2018
UPC Codes:
033211006059
Lot Numbers:
20190601 13815
20190604 13815
20190620 13815
Product: Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Entrée For Dogs (5 lbs.)
Model:
3881
V-0098-2018
UPC Codes:
033211008817
Lot Numbers:
20181227 13816

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 79897
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Carnivore Meat Company, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (302 cases (1812 units); 295 cases (1475 units))
Distributed To: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin

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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 · Raw API Response