FDA Advisory Warns Not to Feed Eight Lots of Raaw Energy Dog Food

Date: January 23, 2026

Recall Overview:

Products: Raaw Energy dog food (frozen raw diet sold in 2 lb or 5 lb clear plastic tubes).

Issue: Multiple samples tested positive for pathogenic bacteria including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, and E. coli O157.

Affected Date Codes:

• Chicken Medley — 2 lb (7.17.25), 5 lb (11.22.25, 12.12.25)
• Salmon — 5 lb (12.5.25, 12.12.25)
• Beef Chicken Medley — 5 lb (12.16.25)
• Beef Turkey Medley — 5 lb (12.18.25)
• Beef Chicken Tripe Medley — 5 lb (12.23.25)

Health Risks:

Pets: 

• Dogs eating contaminated food may develop fever, lethargy, vomiting, acute diarrhea (sometimes bloody), decreased appetite, or other signs of infection. Pets with compromised immune systems, puppies, or older dogs are at greater risk.
• Infected pets can also shed bacteria in their feces or saliva without showing symptoms, increasing household exposure.

Humans: 

• Handling contaminated raw pet food can cause Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, or E. coli O157 infections. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and, for Listeria, severe complications in pregnant people, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.

Actions:

Stop Use: Do not feed any of the affected products to pets.

Disposal:

• Seal and throw away any remaining food in a secure outdoor trash container so it cannot be accessed by people, children, pets, or wildlife.
• Do not donate or give the products away.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize pet bowls, feeding utensils, storage containers, countertops, floors, and other surfaces that may have contacted the food. Wash hands thoroughly after handling contaminated food or cleaning.

Contact / Monitoring:

• Because Raaw Energy has not initiated an adequate recall, the advisory recommends disposing of the food rather than returning it to a retailer.
• Monitor both pets and household members for symptoms for at least two weeks after exposure. Consult a veterinarian for suspected pet illness and a healthcare provider for human symptoms.

Sources: FDA

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.