Raaw Energy expanded a recall of frozen dog food after testing found Listeria monocytogenes in several samples, and the company said it temporarily halted all dog food production on May 21, 2026. The recall now covers products made between July 17, 2025 and Dec. 23, 2025, along with a March 31, 2026 batch of Beef and Turkey Medley.
The recalled pet food was sold in 2-pound and 5-pound clear plastic tubes packed inside brown cardboard boxes and distributed through the company’s website and pickup locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Products included Beef and Chicken, Beef and Turkey Medley, Chicken Medley and Hybrid Dog’s Best Friend.
The FDA warned that Listeria monocytogenes can sicken both pets and people, and told consumers not to use, sell or eat any affected product. The agency said the items should be discarded right away to reduce the risk of illness.
Listeria is a foodborne pathogen that can spread through contaminated pet food and the surfaces that touch it, including bowls, countertops and utensils. In humans, infection can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and muscle aches, and severe cases can reach the nervous system and lead to meningitis, pregnancy complications or death. Pets exposed to contaminated food can also be infected without showing symptoms, which makes the recall more than a labeling problem.
Raaw Energy said it expanded the recall out of an abundance of caution while it addresses sanitation concerns. That leaves owners with a simple instruction and no room for guesswork: if a package matches the recall, it should be thrown out immediately, not fed, sold or saved for later.
