January 23, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pet owners not to feed eight specific lots of Raaw Energy dog food due to contamination with harmful bacteria, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and in one sample E. coli O157. These bacteria can pose serious health risks to both pets and people.
What triggered the warning?
The FDA began testing after a consumer complaint identified pathogenic bacteria in unopened samples of Raaw Energy dog food. You can read the FDA notice here.
Which foods are affected?
The affected products include 2‑lb and 5‑lb frozen tubes in brown boxes. Date codes to watch for appear on both the tube and box. The impacted products include Chicken Medley 2‑lb with a date code of 7.17.25, Chicken Medley 5‑lb with codes 11.22.25 and 12.12.25, Salmon 5‑lb with codes 12.5.25 and 12.12.25, Beef Chicken Medley 5‑lb with code 12.16.25, Beef Turkey Medley 5‑lb with code 12.18.25, and Beef Chicken Tripe Medley 5‑lb with code 12.23.25.
| Product Name | Size | Date Code(s) | Bacteria Detected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Medley | 2 lb | 7.17.25 | Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter |
| Chicken Medley | 5 lb | 11.22.25 | Listeria |
| Chicken Medley | 5 lb | 12.12.25 | Listeria, Salmonella |
| Salmon | 5 lb | 12.5.25, 12.12.25 | Listeria |
| Beef Chicken Medley | 5 lb | 12.16.25 | Listeria |
| Beef Turkey Medley | 5 lb | 12.18.25 | Listeria |
| Beef Chicken Tripe Medley | 5 lb | 12.23.25 | Listeria, E. coli O157 |
What should you do if you have these foods?
Pet owners should stop feeding these products immediately and dispose of any remaining food in a sealed container where pets and wildlife cannot access it. Clean and disinfect all pet bowls, preparation surfaces, storage containers, bedding, floors, toys, and any area the food or pet may have contacted. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the food or cleaning contaminated areas.
These bacteria can infect both pets and people. Dogs may show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or lethargy, while humans may experience diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and other serious illness. Pets can carry these bacteria without obvious symptoms, potentially spreading them to people. If your pet shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately. If you or a family member develops symptoms after handling this food or a pet that ate it, contact your healthcare provider.
Reporting Pet Food Problems
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Or go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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|---|---|---|---|
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