Popular dog treat provider TDBBS has recalled over 3,500 bags of three different products owing to the potential presence of foreign metal objects in the food.
The voluntary recall concerns green tripe dog treats that were available in stores and online between February 2024 and May 2024.
TDBBS Working With FDA
The recall of TDBBS products sold online and via retailers is voluntary and being conducted by the pet food provider in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Currently, the recall is limited to three different-sized servings of green tripe treats. TDBBS is reportedly working with distributors and retailers to remove the affected products from shelves.
How Worried Should Pet Owners Be?
Tim Wall of Pet Food Industry reports that, “There have been no reports of pet injury or illness regarding the potentially impacted product to date.”
However, the potential risk of consuming contaminated treats remains high and all recalled products should be thrown away immediately.
Full List of Recalled Products
The first of the three recalled green tripe products is Barkworthies in a 7oz. bag with lot codes WO151768 and WO152373.
Also recalled is green tripe, Best Bully sticks in a 2lb bag with lot codes WO152669, WO153321 and WO152107. As is, green tripe, Best Bully sticks in a 5lb bag with lot codes WO151401, WO152319 and WO153179.
FDA Announcement
Announcing the recall on June 21st, 2024 the FDA reported, “TDBBS LLC is voluntarily recalling 3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats due to the potential presence of foreign metal objects in the dog treat.”
They added, “The recalled product was distributed between February to May 2024, and sold nationwide in retail stores and through online mail orders.”
Who Are TDBBS?
“Since 2008 TDBBS has been proud to offer the widest selection of high-quality natural dog treats and chews available,” the dog food provider writes on their website.
Based in Richmond, Virginia, the company provides premium dog treats and chews. In November 2023, the company was acquired by Central Garden & Pet – a market leader in the pet industry.
What To Do If You Have Recalled Products?
Customers are advised to instantly throw away any of the recalled products in their possession. However, they can also contact the company directly if interested in a return.
If pet owners have already fed their pets the recalled products, they should look out for symptoms of ill health and contact a vet if any emerge.
Contacting TDBBS
For those wanting to get a refund from TDBBS, or who simply have questions about the recall, they can contact the company via email or phone.
TDBBS can be emailed at [email protected] and phoned at 877-483-5853 on Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.
Another Consequential Pet Recall
In May, it was reported that Pedigree’s dry dog food was facing a recall after they were also hit by concerns about loose metal in its products.
Mars Petcare pulled over 300 bags of 44-pound Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food from shelves. More information about the recall can be found here.
Recalls Rising
The Pedigree and TDBBS recall are part of a broader trend of food recalls increasing in recent years – with a 115% increase in such recalls being recorded in the US since 2018.
Some of the products recalled in recent weeks include Charles Boggini Company sodas, Hy-Vee cream cheese spreads and cookies and cream mixes, and lead-contaminated children’s applesauce pouches.
