The case involving Darwin’s Natural Pet Food was reviewed last week. The company concerned is headed by a scofflaw and serial denier of the consequences of bacterial contamination. Despite  a warning letter from the FDA the Company refused to recall adulterated pet food. This week a second company Lysnt, LLC was forced to recall Answers™ brand products.  This action was taken after an initial refusal to recall product following evidence of adulteration with Listeria and Salmonella in unopened packages at retail.  The FDA investigation followed reports of illness in dogs consuming the food that is sold nationwide in stores and online.

The FDA has warned consumers to thoroughly decontaminate all pet feeding dishes and to destroy any unused raw beef or raw chicken formula produced by both companies.

Contaminated pet food may cause illness and in the case of Salmonella, pets may become chronic carriers and intermittent disseminators of the pathogen. This represents a risk to the household and especially to children.