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ANSWERS: Beef and Chicken Dog Foods — FDA announcement Sep 23, 2024

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Source date Sep 23, 2024. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.

What the record says

Product: Beef and Chicken Dog Foods
Reason: Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria
Classification: Not supplied
Recalling firm: Lystn, LLC. d.b.a. ANSWERS
Quantity: Not supplied
Agency-reported status: Company recall announcement
Source record identifier: 6769cf93c0d97a32

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Lot and product identifiers

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Lot, code or applicability	Listeria monocytogenes rarely causes illness in dogs, but it is possible. Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed a product lot identified below, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian if symptoms exist.; People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections and symptoms can be more severe. Anyone exhibiting symptoms after handling a product lot identified below, should contact their healthcare provider.; Individuals handling pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to such a lot of product being implicated. There are thousands of species of Salmonella, less than a handful are harmful to pets or humans. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with such a product should contact their healthcare providers. Children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems may be at greater risk of Salmonella infection.; Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only exhibit decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed product lot identified below and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.; The products being withdrawn are sold in 4lb half gallon cartons (see pictures at end of this announcement). The brand names and lot numbers of the product being withdrawn are listed in the table below:; PRODUCT NAME/UPC \| SIZE \| Best Buy / Expiration \| Lot Code; ANSWERS Pet Food Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002102 \| 4lb (Half Gallon Carton) \| MAY 06, 2026 \| BUBD MAY 06, 2026; ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002072 \| 4lb (Half Gallon Carton) \| JAN 31, 2026 \| BUBD JAN 31, 2026; ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs/856554002065 \| 4lb (Half Gallon Carton) \| JAN 02, 2026 MAR 11, 2026 \| BUBD JAN 02, 2026 & MAR 11, 2026

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Lot, code or applicability

Listeria monocytogenes rarely causes illness in dogs, but it is possible. Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed a product lot identified below, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian if symptoms exist.; People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections and symptoms can be more severe. Anyone exhibiting symptoms after handling a product lot identified below, should contact their healthcare provider.; Individuals handling pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to such a lot of product being implicated. There are thousands of species of Salmonella, less than a handful are harmful to pets or humans. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with such a product should contact their healthcare providers. Children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems may be at greater risk of Salmonella infection.; Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only exhibit decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed product lot identified below and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.; The products being withdrawn are sold in 4lb half gallon cartons (see pictures at end of this announcement). The brand names and lot numbers of the product being withdrawn are listed in the table below:; PRODUCT NAME/UPC | SIZE | Best Buy / Expiration | Lot Code; ANSWERS Pet Food Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002102 | 4lb (Half Gallon Carton) | MAY 06, 2026 | BUBD MAY 06, 2026; ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002072 | 4lb (Half Gallon Carton) | JAN 31, 2026 | BUBD JAN 31, 2026; ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs/856554002065 | 4lb (Half Gallon Carton) | JAN 02, 2026 MAR 11, 2026 | BUBD JAN 02, 2026 & MAR 11, 2026

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Product tables from the announcement

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FDA company announcement, table 1
PRODUCT NAME/UPC	SIZE	Best Buy / Expiration	Lot Code
ANSWERS Pet Food Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002102	4lb (Half Gallon Carton)	MAY 06, 2026	BUBD MAY 06, 2026
ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Beef Formula for Dogs/856554002072	4lb (Half Gallon Carton)	JAN 31, 2026	BUBD JAN 31, 2026
ANSWERS Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs/856554002065	4lb (Half Gallon Carton)	JAN 02, 2026 MAR 11, 2026	BUBD JAN 02, 2026 & MAR 11, 2026

Announcement retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Official announcement.

Distribution

The products being withdrawn are sold in 4lb half gallon cartons (see pictures at end of this announcement). The brand names and lot numbers of the product being withdrawn are listed in the table below:

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Dates in the source

Fda listing date: Sep 23, 2024
Company announcement date: Sep 22, 2024

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