Key Highlights
- Dog biscuits sold in seven states are being recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella.
- The affected products include Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken.
- Consumers who purchased the recalled dog biscuits should stop using them and return unused portions for a refund.
- Symptoms of salmonella infection in humans can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramping.
Risk to Pets and Humans
NATION/WORLD – Dog biscuits sold in seven states are being recalled due to a potential contamination with salmonella, which can pose a serious health risk both for pets and humans. The recall, issued by Consumers Supply Distributing LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), affects 4-pound bags of Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken.
Scope of the Recall
The recalled products were distributed to retail stores in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Montana, and Nebraska. Consumers who purchased these dog biscuits should immediately stop using them and return unused portions to the place of purchase for a full refund. The company can be reached at (712) 202-5609 from Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., CST, for any questions or concerns.
Health Risks and Precautions
Salmonella infection can cause severe symptoms in both animals and people. For pets, salmonella exposure can lead to lethargy, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, vomiting, and decreased appetite. Even if a pet shows no symptoms, it can still carry the bacteria and spread it to other animals or humans.
Human exposure to contaminated dog biscuits can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare cases, more serious complications such as infections, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms may occur.
Consumers who experience any of these symptoms after handling the recalled products should contact a health care provider immediately. Pet owners are advised to contact their veterinarian if their dog has consumed the recalled products and shows signs of illness.
Identification of Recalled Products
The affected dog biscuits can be identified by the following information:
- Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor: UPC: 899623000463; Lot code: 40906513; Size: 4-pound bag; Best by date: 09/06/2026
- Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken: UPC: 840227340691; Lot code: 40906513; Size: 4-pound bag; Best by date: 09/06/2026
The Country Vet Biscuits are marked with the lot number and expiration date on the front of the bag, while the Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits display that information on the back.