Raaw Energy has announced an expanded recall of pet food products produced between July 17, 2025, and December 23, 2025, following the detection of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. An additional batch, specifically the Beef and Turkey Medley produced on March 31, 2026, is included. Some products from this time frame were not tested, and contamination was confirmed during this period, affecting products made within these dates.
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Consumers should not use, sell, or consume the recalled items and are urged to discard them to mitigate the risk of illness. This follows testing conducted by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, which revealed Listeria in some finished products. Pets may contract Listeria from contaminated food and can transmit the bacteria to humans through feces and saliva, even if they do not show symptoms.
Symptoms of Listeria infection in humans can include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and lethargy, with severe cases potentially leading to meningitis or, in extreme situations, death. Those who have handled the recalled products and developed symptoms are advised to seek medical attention and inform healthcare providers of potential exposure.
Raaw Energy products are sold via the company’s website and distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The affected products are packaged in 2-pound or 5-pound clear plastic tubes and are distributed frozen in cardboard boxes that specify product details.
Effective May 21, 2026, Raaw Energy will temporarily halt all production of dog food to address these issues and establish corrective actions. This will include enhanced cleaning protocols and the purchase of a pathogen detection system to test every batch moving forward.
The specific product sizes and date codes involved in the recall are detailed in the announcement, indicating a range of flavors including Beef, Chicken, and Turkey Medleys among others. Consumers who have purchased the affected products should handle them carefully, viewing all listed items as potentially contaminated.