Dog Food Sold in Michigan Poses Danger to Pets and Owners

Here we go again. The FDA is once again warning pet owners to avoid a certain brand of dog food as it poses dangers to not only dogs but owners as well.

The warning comes after reports of dogs becoming sick after eating the dog food. According to Food Safety News, the FDA tested unopened retail samples of the product and found they tested positive for Listeria and Salmonella.

What makes this situation even worse is that the company that makes the dog food which is sold nationwide is refusing to recall the product. At least that's what reports are saying as of writing this article.

What makes this situation even worse is that the company, Lystn LLC, which makes the dog food sold nationwide, is refusing to recall the product—at least, that's what reports are saying at the time of writing this article. It's not really surprising, considering they faced this same problem in 2018 and went through a lawsuit. At that time, they claimed Salmonella should be allowed in their products. Ummmm, say what?

What Dog Food is the FDA Warning About?

Specific packages of Answers Pet Food are being flagged by the FDA for potential contamination with Listeria and Salmonella.

If you have any of the products listed below, toss them out. Simply get rid of them—don't open them, don't handle them; just throw them away. If you mess with them at all, you risk the possible spread of bacteria. Listeria infections can sometimes be life-threatening, so it's not worth the risk.

The affected pet food includes 4-pound cartons of:

Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Detailed Formula for Dogs
- UPC/bar code number: 856554002102
- BUBD: May 06, 2026
Answers Pet Food Raw Beef Straight Formula for Dogs
- UPC/bar code number: 856554002072
- BUBD: Jan 31, 2026
Answers Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs
- UPC/bar code number: 856554002065
- BUBD: Jan 02, 2026
Answers Pet Food Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs
- UPC/bar code number: 856554002065
- BUBD: Mar 11, 2026

LOOK: Here Are 30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs

To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

Even with all of these resources, however, the best cure for food poisoning is preventing it in the first place. To give you an idea of what human foods can be dangerous, Stacker has put together a slideshow of 30 common foods to avoid. Take a look to see if there are any that surprise you.

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