FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Certain Answers Pet Food for Dogs Due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

Fast Facts

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners that samples of two Answers Pet Food products made by Lystn LLC tested positive for Salmonella, a third product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), and a fourth product tested positive for Salmonella and L. mono.
• The FDA collected and tested unopened retail samples of products after receiving three consumer complaints of illness in dogs that ate the products.
• The affected products are sold frozen in 4-pound (half-gallon) cartons and consist of certain batches of Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Detailed Formula for Dogs, Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Straight Formula for Dogs, and Answers Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs. Information to help consumers identify affected batches of product can be found in the “Product Information” section of the advisory. These products should not be fed to pets.
• The products are sold online and in retail locations nationwide.
• The FDA recommended that Answers Pet Food recall these products. To date, the firm has not initiated an adequate recall of the affected products.
• If consumers have any pet food on the list below, they are advised to throw it away in a secure container. Do not feed it to your pets. Do not donate the food.
• Clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that the food or pet had contact with.
• Salmonella and L. mono can affect both people and animals. People with symptoms of Salmonella or L. mono infection should consult their health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella or L. mono infection. See symptom information in the advisory.

For information about the products and advice for consumers, please see: FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Certain Answers Pet Food for Dogs Due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

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