Vital Essentials has just sent us an email to inform us that they have initiated a voluntary precautionary recall of two limited batches of Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers™” and “Vital Essentials® Frozen Beef Chub Entrée for Dogs” Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. They state “The potentially affected products can be identified by comparing the following lot numbers: “Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Beef Toppers™” with “Lot #13815, Best By 6/4/19 & Best By 6/20/19” and “Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Chub Entrée for Dogs, 5 lb.” with “Lot #13816, Best By 12/27/18”.”
The company reports that the issue was discovered when product from a single batch was tested by the FDA for the presence of Salmonella. No other Vital Essentials products are subject to this voluntary recall.
Carnivore Meat Company, the manufacturer of Vital Essentials, has implemented new test and hold measures to bolster their efforts in delivering a consistent supply of dependable, ultra-premium food and treats for pets all across the world.
In the event you have any questions, please contact the Carnivore Meat Company at 920-370-6542.
This voluntary action has not yet been listed on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website – https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/
I continue to feed Vital Essentials product to my dog because I have complete confidence in the company. I have had the opportunity to tour the facility where Vital Essentials is made and remain impressed with the processes they use to handle the meat to prevent contamination. If the FDA put as much emphasis on checking the meat at the supermarket as they do on the frozen pet food companies, we would be hearing about many more recalls.