January 23, 2026

Fast Facts

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners that eight samples of Raaw Energy dog food have tested positive for one or more types of pathogenic (harmful) bacteria, specifically: Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni. One sample also contained Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 bacteria, which may be harmful. See the “Product Information” section of this advisory for details on affected date codes and flavors of Raaw Energy dog food.
• Testing occurred as part of follow-up on a consumer complaint submitted to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CTDA) about a dog illness. CTDA and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture collected and tested a total of eight unopened product samples, all of which tested positive for pathogenic bacteria.
• Raaw Energy dog food is ordered online and picked up in person by customers. Products are sold frozen and packaged in 2-pound or 5-pound clear plastic tubes sealed on each end with a metal clip. Products are sold in brown cardboard boxes containing 10 plastic tubes.  
• The FDA recommended Raaw Energy recall the eight lots due to contamination with pathogenic bacteria. To date, the firm has not initiated an adequate recall of affected products. Consumers who have purchased Raaw Energy dog food should check packaging for the affected date codes prior to feeding to pets.
• 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 pets. Do not donate the food. Clean and disinfect all pet supplies and surfaces that have had contact with the food or pet.
• L. monocytogenes, Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli O157, and Campylobacter can affect both people and animals. People with symptoms of Salmonella, L. monocytogenes, E. coli O157, or Campylobacter infection should consult their health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella, L. monocytogenes, E. coli O157, or Campylobacter infection. See the advisory for detailed symptom information.

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