The FDA has issued a consumer advisory concerning the potential for Salmonella contamination in  brands marketed as Darwin’s Natural Pet Food Products.  Previously the FDA confirmed the presence of Salmonella in a batch of Darwin’s Natural Cat Food manufactured in July 2023.  This resulted in warning to consumers concerning Salmonella contamination of products produced during June and July.

The Company has not responded to February 16, 2023 warning letters citing Salmonella contamination in finished product, for adding peroxyacetic acid to pet food as a mitigation step in contravention of regulations and failure to register with the FDA as a food production facility. 

It is clear that Gary Tashjian owner of Arrow Reliance Inc. the manufacturer of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products is a scofflaw refusing to accept that Salmonella in pet food represents a danger to both animals and households.  The fact that he was adding a non-permitted substance with antibacterial activity to pet food confirms he was aware that bacterial contamination with a pathogen was present in his products.

Veterinarians advise against feeding raw animal products to pets due to the high likelihood of contamination with pathogens.

Cats and dogs that are infected with Salmonella remain potential carriers and will intermittently excrete the pathogen over prolonged periods representing a risk to both children and adults in households.