Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Chewy’s Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs, 15 ounce, Lot #111–15, during routine surveillance testing by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
There have been no reported pet or human illnesses associated with this recall.
Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
As a precautionary measure, Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling all products nationwide from
Lot # 111-15 which includes:
| Product Description | Size | UPC | Lot # | Use By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze-‐DriedChewy’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 |
Moreover, while the below listed product has not tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, in an abundance of caution, we are also recalling the following products which may have come into contact with the affected lot:
| Product Description | Size | UPC | Lot # | Use By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Freeze-‐Dried Chick, Chick, Chicken Dinner for Cats | 12 oz. | 186011000434 | 104-‐15 | 4/23/2016 |
| 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 |
Retailers and consumers can find the full product recall list at http://www.stellaandchewys.com/stella-chewys-recall-notice/.
Consumers should look at the lot numbers and UPC codes printed on the bag to determine if it’s subject to the recall. People who have purchased these products are instructed to dispose of the food or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
