Merrick dog food recalls
6 company recall announcements posted by FDA, 1 FDA advisory for Merrick. Dates run from January 14, 2010 to May 23, 2018.
Searched on November 10, 2026. Sources read: the FDA Outbreaks and Advisories list (https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/news-events/outbreaks-and-advisories), entries dated May 16, 2016 through October 26, 2026; live FDA recall notices at https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts; the FDA recalls datatable (https://www.fda.gov/datatables-json/recalls-market-withdrawals.json), rows dated 2017 through November 10, 2026, a complete-enough archive from 2024-01-01 and not a complete archive before that; the FDA animal-and-veterinary recalls table (https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals), 61 rows on November 10, 2026; and Wayback Machine snapshots of the FDA CVM recalls list (http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/default.htm and https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals) for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The 2019 and 2020 list pages load their rows with a script, and those rows are not in the snapshots, so coverage for 2019 and 2020 is incomplete. Notices retrieved from pages that could be opened span January 14, 2010 through November 10, 2026. A count of 0 means no dog-food notice for that brand is listed from these sources. Notices opened and then excluded, because they are cat food only or name a different brand or product, are listed with the reason on that brand's page and in the JSON exclusions array. A count of 0 does not mean every FDA list was checked for that brand.
Merrick brand card · Methodology · Dog food recalls 2026
Brand cards keep the line “Earlier: not checked.” That line is the card’s FDA-feed note for years before 2024. It is not the count of FDA notices on this page.
Castor & Pollux, Merrick
Company recall announcement · Company announcement date: May 23, 2018 · FDA publish date: March 27, 2020
Company: Merrick Pet Care
Product: Beef dog treat varieties
| Item | UPC | Best Before Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Prime Patties Real Beef Recipe 4 oz. | 780872510806 | 5/1/2017 - 9/1/2019 |
| Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Sausage Cuts Real Beef Recipe 5 oz. | 780872510745 | 5/1/2017 - 9/1/2019 |
| Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Jerky 4.5 oz. | 022808786160 | 5/1/2019 - 9/1/2019 |
| Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Beef Sausage Cuts 5 oz. | 022808786047 | 5/1/2017 - 9/1/2019 |
| Merrick Backcountry Great Plains Real Steak Patties 4 oz. | 022808786078 | 5/1/2017 - 9/1/2019 |
Reason: Ingredient Level
Merrick
Company recall announcement · FDA publish date: August 8, 2011
Company: Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Product: Wishbone pet treat
- Merrick Pet Care Recalls Doggie Wishbone (Item # 29050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact: Consumer: (800) 664-7387 Media: James Witcher, COO (806) 322-2806 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 8, 2011 - Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Reason: Salmonella
Merrick
Company recall announcement · FDA publish date: January 28, 2011
Basis: The FDA notice says “Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat” and does not say dog or cat. It is counted on this dog-food page because the notice does not name a cat product.
Company: Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Product: Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364)
- Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella .
Reason: Salmonella
Merrick
Company recall announcement · Company announcement date: August 16, 2010 · FDA recalls list date: August 13, 2010
Basis: FDA recalls list date August 13, 2010. The company announcement on the notice is August 16, 2010.
Company: Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Product: 10 oz "Beef Filet Squares" for Dogs and "Texas Hold'ems" pet treats
Reason: potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Merrick
Company recall announcement · FDA recalls list date: August 03, 2010
Basis: This is the expanded recall. The FDA notice says Merrick Pet Care, Inc. is extending its July 2, 2010 recall to include lot 10127. The FDA recalls list date remains August 03, 2010.
Company: Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Product: Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag (Item # 60016 Lot 10127 Best by May 6 2012) because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
- Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is extending its July 2,2010 recall of 10 oz "Beef Filet Squares for Dogs (Texas Hold'Ems)" pet treat (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) to also include 83 cases of "Texas Hold'ems" (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10127 BEST BY MAY 6, 2012) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Reason summary: Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Merrick
Company recall announcement · FDA recalls list date: July 02, 2010
Company: Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Product: 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012)
- Merrick Pet Care Recalls Beef Filet Squares 10oz Bag (Item #60016 Lot # 10084TL7 Best By March 24, 2012) Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Company Contact: Customer Inquiries: (800) 664-7387 Other Inquiries: James Witcher, COO (806) 322-2806 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Reason: Salmonella
Merrick
FDA advisory · FDA publish date: January 14, 2010
Basis: The page gives no recall status. It is an FDA news release dated January 14, 2010, not a company recall.
Company: Merrick Pet Care
Product: FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
- the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products not to handle or feed them to their pets.
Reason: contaminated with Salmonella