Stella & Chewy’s® recalled a variety of its freeze-dried and frozen products on July 4, 2015, due to possible contamination by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recall was put into place after a stop sell order was issued by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) on July 2, 2015, for a single Stella & Chewy’s® product that tested positive for Listeria.
The affected products with lot number 111-15 are listed in the chart below:
| Product Description | Size | UPC | Lot # | Use By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinner for Dogs | 15 oz. | 186011000045 | 111-15 | 4/23/2016 and 4/26/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000434 | 111-15 | 4/29/2016 and 5/3/2016 |
| Carnivore Crunch – Turkey Recipe | 3.25 oz. | 186011001103 | 111-15 | 5/3/2016 and 5/4/2016 |
| Frozen Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels for Dogs | 4 lb. | 186011001394 | 111-15 | 4/21/2016 |
| Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Morsels for Dogs | 4 lb. | 186011001387 | 111-15 | 4/21/2016 |
| Frozen Surf ‘N Turf Dinner Patties for Dogs | 6 lb. | 186011000533 | 111-15 | 4/21/2016 |
| Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs | 6 lb. | 186011000120 | 111-15 | 4/21/2016 |
| Frozen Chewy’s Chicken Dinner Patties for Dogs | 3 lb. | 186011000038 | 111-15 | 4/21/2016 |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Furthermore, the following products with different lots have also been recalled out of an abundance of caution by the company.
| Product Description | Size | UPC | Lot # | Use By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000434 | 104-15 | 4/23/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers | 18 oz. | 186011000229 | 105-15 | 5/3/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers | 9 oz. | 186011000205 | 105-15 | 5/3/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000434 | 109-15 | 4/29/2016 |
| Carnivore Crunch – Chicken Recipe | 3.25 oz. | 186011001080 | 110-15 | 5/3/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Tantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers | 18 oz. | 186011000229 | 113-15 | 5/3/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Chewy’s Chicken Dinners for Dogs | 15 oz. | 186011000045 | 114-15 | 4/26/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Tummy Ticklin’ Turkey Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000663 | 114-15 | 5/4/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Tummy Ticklin’ Turkey Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000663 | 115-15 | 5/4/2016 |
| Freeze-Dried Salmon & Chicken Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000403 | 107-15 | 4/23/2016 |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
All of the above-listed products were sold across the United States through a variety of retail stores and distributors. Nine of the products were available in Canada.
Listeria can cause fever, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness amongst both animals and humans. The elderly, young, and people with weakened immune systems are the most vulnerable to infection. People who think they or their pets have been exposed to and infected with Listeria should SEO seek immediate medical help.
Pet owners who bought any of the affected products can return them to their retailer for a full refund. In addition, any consumers who have questions about the recall can contact Stella & Chewy’s by email or via phone at 1-888-477-8977.