ANSWERS Pet Food Voluntarily Withdrawals Certain Limited Lots of Beef and Chicken Dog Foods Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — Lystn, LLC d.b.a. ANSWERS Pet Food of Fleetwood, Pa., has voluntarily withdrawn specific lots of ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs after U.S. Food and Drug Administration samples have tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. These pathogens can sicken animals and pose a risk to humans handling contaminated products; consumers should stop using the identified products immediately and not feed them to pets.

The affected products are sold in 4 lb (half-gallon) cartons and have been distributed online and at select U.S. retailers. Product identification and lot code(s): ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs (UPC 856554002102), lot code(s) BUBD MAY 06, 2026; ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs (UPC 856554002072), lot code(s) BUBD JAN 31, 2026; ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs (UPC 856554002065), lot code(s) BUBD JAN 02, 2026 and BUBD MAR 11, 2026. These products have been sold since Sept. 15, 2025; consumers should check packaging for the listed lot code(s).

Consumers should dispose of or return any unopened product from the listed lot code(s) by sealing it in a bag and placing it in the trash where children, pets and wildlife cannot access it, or contact their retailer for return instructions; sanitize any surfaces that contacted the product and wash hands thoroughly after handling. Those seeking a refund or replacement should email [email protected] with a receipt, photos of the product and retailer information. Anyone who handled these products and develops symptoms of Salmonella or Listeria infection should contact a healthcare provider, and pet owners with symptomatic animals should contact their veterinarian. If additional information is needed, consumers should consult the company or the FDA website for updates.