Do you have your dog on a special diet?

For some pets, it's a medical necessity to feed them certain foods or prepare their food yourself.

Some folks understandably want to improve their pet's longevity and are willing to pay for premium food in the hopes it will help.

However, if you've been shelling out the big bucks for a particular brand of fermented raw pet food, you'll want to check the lot numbers asap.

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According to the FDA, ANSWERS brand food is under recall due to potential contamination by Salmonella AND Listeria. Both pathogens can cause serious, sometimes fatal illnesses in the humans that handle the dog's food.

Listeria is typically mild in dogs, but Salmonella can cause severe dehydration and even death. Of course, both are dangerous to immunocompromised individuals, including dogs.

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Luckily, no illnesses have been reported to date.

The products that are being recalled, "out of an abundance of caution" are ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs.

The following lot numbers and "Best Buy" (yes, it IS "buy" not "by") are the products affected by the recall:

ANSWERS Pet Food Detailed
Beef Formula for
Dogs/856554002102
4lb (Half Gallon Carton)MAY 06, 2026BUBD MAY 06, 2026
ANSWERS Pet Food Straight
Beef Formula for
Dogs/856554002072
4lb (Half Gallon Carton)JAN 31, 2026BUBD JAN 31, 2026
ANSWERS Pet Food Straight
Chicken Formula for
Dogs/856554002065
4lb (Half Gallon Carton)JAN 02, 2026
MAR 11, 2026
BUBD JAN 02, 2026 &
MAR 11, 2026

Of course, if you notice your dog having any symptoms like lethargy, decreased appetite, diarrhea, bloody stool, or fever, you should take them to the vet, and if you experience any symptoms, you should seek medical attention.

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If you have any of the food that meets the recall criteria, you are encouraged to handle the package with gloves, place it in a sealed container, and throw it away in a manner that keeps wild animals and pets from getting into the food.

If you would like a refund, here's how to contact the company:

If consumers have any of these lots of products in their possession and desire a refund, please submit a receipt and pictures of the product to info@answerspetfood.com along with the retailer’s information. If you have questions or concerns, please email ANSWERS’ Pet Food at info@answerspetfood.com.

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