OC Raw Dog, LLC is making the news twice this week. Once for their freeze-dried sardine-filled food, which the FDA says may have the potential to cause botulism (read more about that recall here). Then, a second time due to select frozen foods testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
About This Dog Food Recall
According to the FDA, officials at the New Jersey Department of Food and Agriculture tested OC Raw Dog, LLC’s Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation. The results came up positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
To date, there haven’t been any reported illnesses in connection with the recalled meals.
What’s Recalled
The affected food was manufactured on 10/11/2017 with a lot number 3652 and a Use By date of 10/11/18. It was sold by independent specialty retailers in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
Customers are urged to check their dog food bags for the following:
- OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce Meaty Rox
Package: 3 pounds
UPC: 022099069171 - OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce Doggie Sliders
Package: 4 pounds
UPC: 095225852640 - OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce Doggie Dozen Patty Bag
Package: 6.5 pounds
UPC: 022099069225 - OC Raw Dog Chicken, Fish & Produce Meaty Rox
Package: 7 pounds
UPC: 095225852756
A Message From The Company
“We are taking this contamination very seriously and have sent multiple samples of machines, utensils, packaging equipment and freezers to insure there is no contamination at our facility. We have also sent several individual ingredients to insure we are using safe ingredients and the food we produce is done so in a safe environment. All samples have returned negative for listeria.
There was product at two of the seven distribution locations. The product has been pulled from inventory and destroyed. It is possible there might be a few bags at retailers or at home with consumers.”
Feed This Dog Food?
If you feed this recalled food, you are urged to stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the company at 844-215-3647 Monday thru Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.
