The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning dog owners that their pets may be at risk following a recall of foods that may be contaminated with “metallic objects.”
A voluntary recall announcement shared on the FDA’s website on Friday warned dog owners that “3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats” have been recalled “due to the potential presence of metal foreign objects. “
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The treats, manufactured by Virginia-based TDBBS LLC and sold under the brand labels “Barkworthies” and “Best Bully Sticks,” were sold nationwide at retail outlets and online from February 2024 to May 2024 .
The recall announcement warns that “the potential presence of metal objects may pose a health risk to your dog,” although “there have been no reports of pet injury or illness regarding the potentially affected product to date .”
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“If you believe your dog has consumed the affected product, you should monitor for any signs of illness [or] unusual behavior and contact a veterinarian in case of any concerns,” the announcement said.
The recall only applies to the following specific bulk treats:
- Barkworthies brand “Green Tripe” provides 7-ounce packages with UPC code “816807015686,” item number “2015686,” lot code “WO151768” or “WO152373” and “best by” February and March 2026 dates.
- Best Bully Sticks brand “Green Tripe” treats in a 2-pound bag with UPC code “816807016027,” item number “1016027,” lot codes “WO152669,” “WO153321” or “WO152107″ and ” best by” dates from March to August 2026.
- Best Bully Sticks brand “Green Tripe” treats in a 5-pound bag with UPC code “816807016010,” item number “1016010,” lot codes “WO151401,” “WO152319” or “WO153179” and “best by” dates from January to April 2026.
Those who purchased the affected products are urged to immediately stop feeding the foods to their pets and dispose of them. The company said it is “working with distributors and retailers to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and have been removed from inventory.”
Customers are also told that the recalled treats can be returned and questions can be addressed by contacting TDBBS LLC by phone at 877-483-5853 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday Eastern time or by emailing [email protected].
The exact type of “foreign metal objects” that may be present in the treats, as well as where they may have come from, was unclear at the time of publication.
Newsweek TDBBS LLC was reached for comment by email Friday evening.
A Newsweek A review of FDA records in May revealed that there has been a significant increase in the number of recalls for pet food products in recent years.
While some recalls have been initiated due to concerns of potential contamination by pathogens or other hazardous substances, other recalls have occurred due to the suspected presence of foreign metal objects.
More than 300 bags of “Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food” sold in four states were recalled last month after they were found to contain pieces of metal.
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