A nationwide pet food recall involving Raaw Energy products has expanded after laboratory testing confirmed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in multiple dog food samples distributed across nine U.S. states.
The company announced the recall now includes all dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025, and December 23, 2025, as well as an additional batch produced on March 31, 2026. Production operations have also been temporarily suspended as the company works to address sanitation concerns.
The expanded recall follows an earlier warning issued in January 2026, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted consumers about potential contamination risks. Since then, additional reports of illness linked to the products have reportedly been received, prompting broader action.
According to officials, the contamination was identified after agricultural authorities in Connecticut and New Jersey investigated a reported dog illness. Eight product samples collected during the investigation tested positive for harmful bacteria, leading regulators and the company to widen the recall as a precaution.
The affected products were distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Raaw Energy dog food products are sold frozen in clear plastic tubes packaged inside brown cardboard boxes. Labels on the packaging contain flavor details, ingredients, and production date codes to help consumers identify recalled items.
The company stated that production has been paused to allow for extensive cleaning and facility upgrades. Planned corrective measures include deep sanitation of drains and production areas, resurfacing work, and enhanced hygiene protocols.
Health experts warn that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections in both animals and humans. In pets, symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, breathing difficulties, and neurological complications. Some animals may carry the bacteria without showing visible signs of illness.
Authorities also cautioned that infected pets may spread bacteria through saliva or feces, potentially exposing humans through contaminated surfaces or improper handling of pet food.
Consumers who purchased affected products have been advised to stop using them immediately, dispose of the food safely, or contact the company for refund information. Pet owners whose animals show signs of illness are urged to seek veterinary attention promptly.
