Raaw Energy Recalls Dog Food Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

May 22, 2026 – Raaw Energy Dog Food of Howell, New Jersey, announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to potential contamination with Listeria. An additional batch dated 3/31/26 for the Beef and Turkey Medley recipe was also included in the recall.

While not all products from this production period tested positive, some items manufactured during these dates were not tested. Because bacterial contamination was identified within the same timeframe, any products produced during these dates may potentially be affected.

Recall Information

What You Need to Know About Listeria Monocytogenes Poisoning

Listeria monocytogenes infections in pets are rare but can cause signs like diarrhea, anorexia, fever, nervous, muscular, and respiratory issues, miscarriage, depression, shock, and death.

Pets can be carriers even without signs, spreading the bacteria through their feces and saliva to their environment and other pets or people. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and shows signs, contact your veterinarian.

Important Message for People Who Handled These Foods

There is a risk to humans from handling these contaminated foods, especially if they have not washed their hands after having contact with the products or surfaces exposed to these pet foods.

Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes may experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, aches, fever, and diarrhea. The infection can spread to the nervous system, causing meningitis and other serious illnesses. Pregnant women, the young, elderly, and those with weak immune systems are especially vulnerable.

If you show signs of infection after contact with recalled products or a pet that has consumed them, contact your healthcare provider.

Listeria Infection & Health Risks

Many dogs exposed to Listeria may show mild symptoms or none at all, but puppies, senior dogs, pregnant dogs, and those with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of serious illness.

Symptoms in Dogs

Common:

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Letharg
• Weakness
• Decreased appetite
• Fever
• Muscle stiffness or pain
• Loss of balance
• Dehydration

Severe (Contact a Veterinarian Immediately):

• Neurological symptoms such as circling
• Tremors
• Seizures, or loss of coordination
• Persistent fever
• Difficulty breathing
• Septicemia (infection spreading to the bloodstream)
• Collapse
• Prolonged refusal to eat or drink

Can Humans Contract Listeria From Dogs?

Listeria monocytogenes is a zoonotic bacteria, meaning it can spread between animals and humans. Dogs may carry or shed the bacteria through saliva, stool, or contaminated food, even if they do not appear sick.

Humans exposed to Listeria may experience:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Flu-like symptoms

Pregnant individuals, older adults, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk for severe illness or complications from Listeria infection.

What to Do Next

If your dog has consumed any of the affected products and is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.

To return the product or request more information, contact the company directly.

Review all past dog food recalls here.