Updated July 6, 2015
What started out last Thursday as a one-product recall has expanded into a 20-product recall.
Stella & Chewy has decided to voluntarily recall all products that were from the original lot (#111-15) that the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) had issued a stop sale order on. They are doing this as a “precautionary measure” – no pet or human illnesses have been reported so far.
Effected Product
Originally, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) had issued a stop sale order on just Stella and Chewy’s freeze dried chicken patties dog food, which has tested positive of Listeria monocytogenes. These had lot number 111-15 and a use by date of April 23, 2016.
The new list includes all of the following products from the same Lot, 111-15:
Product Description/Size/UPC/Lot #/Use By Date
- Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinner for Dogs /15oz/UPC: 186011000045/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/23/2016
- Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinner for Dogs /15oz/UPC: 186011000045/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/26/2016
- Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000434/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/29/2016
- Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000434/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016
- Carnivore Crunch – Turkey Recipe/3.25oz/UPC: 186011001103/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016 and 5/4/2016
- Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Dogs/4lb/UPC: 186011001394/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016
- Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Morsels for Dogs/4lb/UPC: 186011001387/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016
- Frozen Surf ‘N Turf Dinner Patties for Dogs/6lb/UPC: 186011000533/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016
- Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs/6lb/UPC: 186011000120/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016
- Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs/3lb/UPC: 186011000038/Lot: 111-15 and Use By Date: 4/21/2016
In addition, Stella & Chewy’s says “In an abundance of caution, we are also recalling the following products which may have come into contact with the affected lot.” These products HAVE NOT tested positive for L. monocytogenes.
Product Description/Size/UPC/Lot #/Use By Date
- Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000434/Lot: 104-15 and Use By Date: 4/23/2016
- Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000434/Lot: 109-15 and Use By Date: 4/29/2016
- Freeze-Dried Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers/18oz/UPC: 186011000229/Lot: 105-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016
- Freeze-Dried Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers/18oz/UPC: 186011000229/Lot: 113-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016
- Freeze-Dried Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers/9oz/UPC: 186011000205/Lot: 105-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016
- Carnivore Crunch – Chicken Recipe/3.25oz/UPC: 186011001080/Lot: 110-15 and Use By Date: 5/3/2016
- Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinners for Dogs/15oz/UPC: 186011000045/Lot: 114-15 and Use By Date: 4/26/2016
- Freeze-Dried Tummy Ticklin’ Turkey Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000663/Lot: 114-15 and Use By Date: 5/4/2016
- Freeze-Dried Tummy Ticklin’ Turkey Dinner for Cats/12oz/UPC: 186011000663/Lot: 115-15 and Use By Date: 5/4/2016
- Freeze-Dried Salmon & Chicken Dinner for Cats/12 oz/UPC: 186011000403/Lot: 107-15 and Use By Date: 4/23/2016
Product Distribution
According to their website, These products were sold throughout the U.S. to wholesale and retail. They were NOT sold in Canada.
Listeria Risks
Listeria is not only dangerous to dogs, it can also be deadly to small children, the elderly and those with auto immune disorders. Pregnant when are twenty times more susceptible to the disease. For them, the only symptom may be a fever.
Symptoms to watch for in people:
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
- Fever
- Muscle aches
According to the FDA, “Although L. monocytogenes can infect many animal species, dogs and cats rarely get listeriosis and they usually don’t show signs of disease.”
However, Stella & Chewy’s website says, “Animals that become ill with Listeria could display symptoms similar to the ones listed above for humans.” So watch your pet for any signs of illness and take them to the vet to be safe.
Consumers who have unopened bags of this dog food are urged to keep it sealed, away from people and to throw it away. Those who have opened bags of this dog food are urged to use disposable gloves, place them in double plastic bags, seal it and throw it away.
MDA has notified all distributors and a number of stores known to sell the product. The listeria was identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which is undertaking a surveillance of raw pet food. The FDA notified the state today.
Consumers can also contact the Stella & Chewy Customer Service Team with any questions at info@stellaandchewys.com or 888.477.8977.