ANSWERS Dog food recalled due to listeria and salmonella

Lystn, LLC. is voluntary revocation certain amounts ANSWERS Pet food because of the potential risk of Listeria and Salmonella, it is stated in the company’s announcement. The voluntary recall includes two recipes for beef dog food and one recipe for chicken dog food, all sold in 4 lb half-gallon cans.

If you recently purchased one of these products, check the UPC, lot code, and best-before date to see if it affected your dog’s food.

Information about recalled products

ANSWERS Detailed pet food™ Beef formula for dogs

• UPC: 856554002102
• Plot code: BUBD 06 MAY 2026
• Best date: MAY 06, 2026

ANSWERS Pet food Straight beef formula for dogs

• UPC: 856554002072
• Plot code: BUBD 31.01.2026
• Best Date: JANUARY 31, 2026

ANSWERS pet food direct chicken formula for dogs

• UPC: 856554002065
• Plot code: BUBD 02.01.2026. and 11.03.2026.
• Best Date: JANUARY 2, 2026 and MARCH 11, 2026.

What to do

The FDA recommends that pet parents who have purchased the affected products do the following:

1. Place affected products in a sealed plastic bag using gloves or paper towels.
2. Dispose or destroy contaminated food.
3. Sanitize any surface that has come into contact with contaminated food.

You can also request a refund for any of the affected products by emailing the receipt and product images to info@answerspetfood.com

Listeria and salmonella risks

As of September 23, 2024, there is. there have been no illnesses associated with these product batches. However, if your pet has consumed any of the affected products, monitor both your pet and the rest of your household for the following symptoms, which could mean Listeria or Salmonella infection.

Listeria

FDA says Listeria it rarely causes disease in dogs, but as carriers they can transmit it to humans, who are more likely to be affected.

Symptoms of exposure Listeria monocytogenes in humans include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Pain in the muscles
• Stiff neck
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions

Salmonella

Pets infected with Salmonella may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, feveror vomit. If your pet has consumed the affected products and exhibits any of these symptoms, the FDA recommends contacting your veterinarian.

Healthy people who come into contact with Salmonella may show symptoms such as:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps
• Fever

In rare cases, Salmonella in humans it can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.