The FDA issued a public advisory on January 23, 2026, warning dog owners not to feed eight specific lots of Raaw Energy dog food after laboratory testing found contamination with multiple harmful bacteria. This situation is unusual because the FDA requested that the company initiate a recall, but to date the company has not done so. The advisory remains in effect, and dog owners who purchased this product should act on the guidance below.

What Was Affected

Raaw Energy dog food is ordered online and picked up by customers in person. Products are sold frozen in clear 2-pound or 5-pound plastic tubes sealed with metal clips, packed in brown cardboard boxes containing 10 tubes. Instead of lot codes, products are identified by a date code (date of manufacture) on a white sticker on both the individual tube and the cardboard box.

The following lots are affected:

• Chicken Medley, 2-lb tubes — Date code: 7.17.25 (L. monocytogenes, Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni)
• Chicken Medley, 5-lb tubes — Date code: 11.22.25 (L. monocytogenes)
• Chicken Medley, 5-lb tubes — Date code: 12.12.25 (L. monocytogenes, Salmonella)
• Salmon, 5-lb tubes — Date codes: 12.5.25 and 12.12.25 (L. monocytogenes)
• Beef Chicken Medley, 5-lb tubes — Date code: 12.16.25 (L. monocytogenes)
• Beef Turkey Medley, 5-lb tubes — Date code: 12.18.25 (L. monocytogenes)
• Beef Chicken Tripe Medley, 5-lb tubes — Date code: 12.23.25 (L. monocytogenes)

FDA Advisory Issued: January 23, 2026. Updated February 6, 2026 to clarify that E. coli found in one sample was not a pathogenic strain.

Why the FDA Issued This Advisory

Testing began after the Connecticut Department of Agriculture received a consumer complaint about a dog illness. Connecticut and New Jersey agricultural agencies collected and tested eight unopened product samples, all of which tested positive for one or more of the following bacteria: Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Campylobacter jejuni.

These pathogens are of serious public health concern because they can affect both pets and their owners. Dogs do not always show symptoms of infection but can shed the bacteria in their feces and saliva, spreading illness to people and other animals in the household. The FDA requested the company recall the affected products, but the company has not done so as of the advisory date, which is why the FDA issued this public warning directly to consumers.

Neither refrigeration nor freezing eliminates Salmonella, Listeria, or Campylobacter from pet food.

What You Should Do

• Stop feeding any of the affected Raaw Energy lots to your dog immediately.
• Check the date code sticker on the tube and cardboard box. If you cannot read the date code, throw the food away.
• Dispose of the product in a sealed, secure container where children, other pets, and wildlife cannot access it. Do not donate the food.
• Clean and disinfect all pet supplies that may have come into contact with the product, including bowls, utensils, storage containers, pet bedding, and floors.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the product, cleaning up pet feces, or touching any potentially contaminated surface.
• If your dog is showing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, or fever, contact your veterinarian promptly.
• If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea after handling this product or contact with an exposed pet, consult your healthcare provider.

Official Source

This advisory was issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Read the full FDA advisory here →

We’ll continue monitoring FDA and AVMA alerts and updating this post if new information becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Raaw Energy Dog Food safe right now?

The FDA has issued an advisory warning consumers not to feed eight specific lots of Raaw Energy Dog Food due to harmful bacterial contamination. Notably, the company refused to voluntarily recall the product, so the FDA advisory remains in effect. Do not feed any of the listed lots to your pet.

Q: What specific products or lot numbers are covered by the FDA advisory for Raaw Energy?

The advisory covers eight identified lots of Raaw Energy raw dog food. Please consult the official FDA advisory page for the exact lot numbers, production dates, and product details to determine if your product is affected.

Q: What should I do if my dog ate Raaw Energy Dog Food from one of the flagged lots?

Stop feeding the product immediately. If your dog shows any signs of illness, contact your veterinarian right away. You should also report the issue to the FDA’s Safety Reporting Portal and properly dispose of the remaining product.

Q: What symptoms should I watch for in my dog after eating contaminated Raaw Energy Dog Food?

Harmful bacteria such as Salmonella or Listeria can cause vomiting, diarrhea (including bloody stool), fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite in dogs. Symptoms can appear within hours to a few days of consumption, and some infections may be severe — seek veterinary care promptly.

Q: Where can I find the official FDA advisory for Raaw Energy Dog Food?

The full FDA advisory is published at: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-advisory-do-not-feed-eight-lots-raaw-energy-dog-food-due-contamination-harmful-bacteria