ANSWERS Dog food recall due to Listeria and Salmonella

Lystn, LLC. it is voluntarily remembering some lots of ANSWERS Pet Food due to the potential risk of Listeria AND Salmonella, according to the company’s announcement. The voluntary recall includes two dog food recipes with beef and one dog food recipe with chicken, all sold in 4-pound, half-gallon cartons.

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

Information on recalled products

ANSWERS Detailed pet foods™ Beef formula for dogs

• Product code: 856554002102
• Batch code: BUBD 06 MAY 2026
• Expiration date: 06 MAY 2026

ANSWERS Pet Food Pure Beef Formula for Dogs

• Product code: 856554002072
• Batch code: BUBD 31 JANUARY 2026
• Expiration date: 31 JANUARY 2026

ANSWERS Pet Food Simple Chicken Formula for Dogs

• Item code: 856554002065
• Batch code: BUBD 02 JANUARY 2026 and 11 MARCH 2026
• Expiry date: 02 JANUARY 2026 and 11 MARCH 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 sending a receipt and product images to info@answerspetfood.com

Risks of Listeria and Salmonella

As of September 23, 2024, there are. 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 signify a Listeria OR Salmonella infection.

Listeria

The FDA says so 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 to Listeria monocytogenes in humans include:

• Fever
• Heachache
• Muscle pain
• Stiff neck
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions

Salmonella

Animals infected by Salmonella may be lethargic and have diarrhea OR bloody diarrhea, a feverOR vomit. If your pet has consumed the affected products and exhibits any of these symptoms, the FDA recommends contacting your veterinarian.

Healthy people they come into contact with Salmonella may present symptoms such as:

• Nausea
• Vomit
• 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.