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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Food

Answers Pet Food Raw Beef and Chicken Formulas Recalled for Pathogens

Agency Publication Date: October 21, 2024
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Summary

Lystn LLC has voluntarily recalled 321 cases (approximately 12,840 pounds) of Answers Pet Food frozen raw beef and chicken formulas for dogs. These products were recalled after samples tested positive for various pathogens including Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The affected 4-pound cartons were distributed nationwide and include Raw Beef Detailed, Raw Beef Straight, and Straight Chicken formulas with 'Best Used By' dates ranging from January 2026 to May 2026. Owners should check their freezers immediately for these specific formulas and dates.

Risk

The pet food may be contaminated with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness in both pets eating the food and humans who handle the products or contaminated surfaces. Listeria can cause fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms, and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 4-pound (half gallon) cartons of Answers Pet Food with the following UPCs and 'Best Used By' dates: Raw Beef Detailed Formula (UPC 856554002102, BUBD MAY 06, 2026), Raw Beef Straight Formula (UPC 856554002102, BUBD JAN 31, 2026), and Straight Chicken Formula (UPC 856554002065, BUBD Jan 02 2026 or Mar 11 2026).
  2. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  3. Thoroughly clean and disinfect any surfaces, bowls, or utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled pet food to prevent cross-contamination.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions or to report a related illness.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Detailed Formula (4 lb)
Variants: Detailed Formula, Frozen
UPC Codes:
856554002102
Lot Numbers:
BUBD: MAY 06, 2026

Recall #: V-0019-2025; Quantity: 100 cases (4,000 lbs.)

Product: Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Straight Formula (4 lb)
Variants: Straight Formula, Frozen
UPC Codes:
856554002102
Lot Numbers:
BUBD: JAN 31, 2026

Recall #: V-0020-2025; Quantity: 73 Cases (2,920 lbs.)

Product: Answers Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs (4 lb)
Variants: Straight Formula, Frozen
UPC Codes:
856554002065
Lot Numbers:
BUBD: Jan 02 2026
BUBD: Mar 11 2026

Recall #: V-0021-2025 and V-0022-2025; Quantity: 148 Cases total (5,920 lbs.)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95340
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lystn LLC
Sold By: retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (100 cases (4,000 lbs.); 73 Cases (2,920 lbs.); 74 Cases (2,960 lbs.); 74 Cases (2,960 lbs.))
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 · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response