FDA Issues Warning for Dog Treat Recall Over Metal Contamination

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• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about green tripe-flavored dog treats being recalled due to potential contamination with metal pieces.
• The voluntary recall by TDBBS LLC affects 3,551 bags of various brands of Green Tripe dog treats sold between February and May 2021, nationwide in both retail stores and online.
• No other dog treats manufactured by TDBBS LLC are affected by this recall and the company is working to ensure these products are removed from sale and inventory.

Dog owners are being advised to check their treat supply following an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA issued a warning concerning green tripe-flavored dog treats, which are being recalled due to potential metal contamination.

In a recent notice, the FDA stated that TDBBS LLC is voluntarily recalling 3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats that may be contaminated with “foreign metal objects.” These products were distributed nationwide at retail stores and online between February and May of this year.

The affected products include Barkworthies brand Nutrient Rich Belly Bark Green Tripe dog treats in 7-ounce bags, Best Bully Sticks green tripe dog treats in 2 and 5-pound bags. Specific identifying information such as lot codes, item numbers, universal product codes (UPCs), and best-by dates are provided in the recall notice, and can be found on back labels of the treat bags.

“No other dog treats manufactured by TDBBS LLC are affected,” the FDA assures. The company is actively working with distributors and retailers to ensure these products are no longer for sale and removed from stock.

The FDA warns that “the potential presence of metal objects could pose a health hazard to your dog.”

Dog owners who still possess any of these treats are advised to stop feeding them to their pets and dispose of them. If a pet has already consumed any of the recalled products, the agency recommends observing for signs of illness or “unusual behavior,” and to reach out to a veterinarian with any concerns.

The FDA also encourages customers to reach out to TDBBS LLC “to initiate a return” of the recalled products. The company can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 877-483-5853.

TDBBS LLC has not received any reports of injury or illness related to the recalled dog treats.

In a separate incident last month, a recall was issued for certain bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak and Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food due to concerns about “loose metal pieces.” The recall applied to 315 bags of food.

The company responsible for this recall is working with retailers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and have been removed from inventory.

Owners who had this pet food at home were also advised to stop using it and contact the company to coordinate a return.

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