Raaw Energy Frozen Dog Food Recall Expanded Over Listeria

What happened

• The recall of Raaw Energy dog food was expanded in May 2026, following an FDA advisory issued in January 2026 ¹.
• State agriculture departments in Connecticut and New Jersey tested eight samples after a dog illness was reported in Connecticut, and the FDA said all eight were positive for pathogenic bacteria. The organism was identified as Listeria monocytogenes ¹.
• The FDA said it received additional reports of illness in animals after its January advisory ¹.
• The company said it would stop all dog food production effective May 21, 2026 ¹.

Which products

The expanded recall covers all Raaw Energy dog food products made between July 17, 2025 and December 23, 2025, plus one additional batch ¹. The food was sold in 2-pound or 5-pound clear plastic tubes with metal clips, in cardboard boxes, in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia ¹. Owners were told to discard the product or contact the company for a refund ¹.

Why it matters

Raw pet foods can carry bacteria that affect both pets and the people who handle the food. See the raw diet section of our nutrition guide. The details of a recall can change, so check the FDA’s pet food recall page for the current list of products.