February 18, 2022 — Family Dollar, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of dog food, cat food and treats.
The recall was caused by health hazards associated with rodent infestations and may include the presence of Salmonella bacteria.
Which Pet Food and Treats Are Recalled?
The FDA bulletin did not include the names of specific brands that are recalled.
When we contacted Family Dollar, the agent was not able to provide the names of the affected products.
On February 22, 2022, the company website listed the following brands for sale:
- 57 dry dog foods
- 36 wet dog foods
- 38 dog treats
- 35 dry cat foods
- 36 wet cat foods
- 13 cat treats
The retail inventory at each store varies. Some brands are sold only online.
The following represents a sampling of the dog food brands and cat food brands we found for sale on the Family Dollar website.
Unfortunately, The Dog Food Advisor cannot confirm which specific brands are included in the recall. The following list is offered in good faith and may not be accurate or complete.
- 9 Lives
- Alpo
- Alpo Tbonz
- Ashland Farms
- Beefeaters
- Beggin’ Strips
- Beneful
- Cesars
- Friskies
- Gravy Train
- Kibble ‘n Bits
- Kit & Kaboodle
- Meow Mix
- Pedigree
- Pounce
- Pup-peroni
- Purina Cat Chow
- Purina Dog Chow
- Purina One
- Snausages
- Temptations
Where Were the Products Sold?
In a later follow-up email, the FDA advised the affected products were distributed in the 6 states below:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Tennessee
What Caused the Recall?
The affected products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and were stored and shipped to 404 stores from Family Dollar Distribution Center in West Memphis, Arkansas.
The violations occurred during the period from January 1, 2021 through the present due to the infestation with rodents and rodent activity at Family Dollar Distribution Center.
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