FDA Recall: Raaw Energy Frozen Dog Food Poses Listeria Risk

Immediate action: Raaw Energy has expanded its recall of dozens of frozen dog-food varieties produced between July 17, 2025, and March 31, 2026, because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The food was sold online for pickup in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Do not feed the affected lots to pets—discard them securely and wash hands and surfaces thoroughly.

Listeria Contamination: Why Raaw Energy Dog Food Was Recalled

• Finished-product testing by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture detected Listeria in multiple samples.
• Because not every batch from 7/17/25–12/23/25 was tested, the company recalled the full production window plus the 3/31/26 Beef & Turkey Medley lot “out of an abundance of caution.”
• Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in both pets and humans—especially pregnant women, seniors, young children and people with weakened immune systems.
• Handling contaminated pet food can transfer the bacteria to kitchen counters, bowls and hands.

How to Identify Recalled Raaw Energy Frozen Dog Food

The food is packaged frozen in clear 2-lb or 5-lb plastic tubes sealed with metal clips, then shipped in brown cardboard boxes with white stick-on labels that list the product name, ingredients and date code.

Affected Varieties & Date Codes (Partial List)

The recall covers more than 40 Raaw Energy products. Check every tube’s date code against the complete roster on the official FDA notice.

What Raaw Energy Customers Should Do Now

• Stop using any Raaw Energy frozen dog food with production dates from 07/17/2025 through 03/31/2026.
• Seal the product in a plastic bag before disposal to keep children, pets and wildlife from accessing it.
• Wash hands, utensils, bowls and surfaces with hot, soapy water and then disinfect.
• Contact Raaw Energy at 732-414-1446 with questions.

Listeria Health Risks for Pets and Humans

Pets can carry Listeria without symptoms and shed the bacteria in saliva or feces, exposing people in the household. In humans, infection signs may include:

• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
• Fever, body aches and lethargy
• Severe complications such as meningitis, miscarriage or death

Raaw Energy Recall Timeline

• May 22 2026 — Company announcement & FDA publication
• May 21 2026 — Raaw Energy pauses all production to overhaul sanitation and add batch-level pathogen testing

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Raaw Energy dog food lots are included in the recall?

All frozen Raaw Energy dog-food varieties produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25, plus the 3/31/26 Beef & Turkey Medley batch, are recalled. Verify the date code on each tube.

2. Was Raaw Energy dog food shipped outside the nine listed states?

The company sold products online for local pickup only in CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA and VA. If you obtained Raaw Energy dog food through friends or resellers elsewhere, still check the date codes.

3. Can I receive a refund for recalled Raaw Energy dog food?

Raaw Energy instructs consumers to discard the product safely. Call 732-414-1446 for information on any reimbursement or replacement options.

4. What symptoms should I watch for if my dog ate recalled Raaw Energy food?

Monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, fever, lethargy or loss of appetite. Consult your veterinarian immediately if these signs appear.

5. How do I disinfect bowls that held recalled Raaw Energy dog food?

Wash items with hot, soapy water, rinse, then soak or wipe with a bleach solution (1 tablespoon bleach per 1 gallon of water). Allow to air-dry.

6. When will Raaw Energy dog food be back on the market?

Production is paused while the company overhauls its sanitation program and adds pathogen testing. No restart date has been announced as of 5/22/2026.

This article summarizes information provided by Raaw Energy and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration on 05/22/2026. No additional claims or external links have been added.