Nationwide Dog Treat Recall Over Metal Contamination Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide warning to dog owners following a recall of dog treats that may be contaminated with metal objects. The voluntary recall affects 3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats produced by Virginia-based TDBBS LLC, sold under the “Barkworthies” and “Best Bully Sticks” brand labels. These treats were available in retail outlets and online across the U.S. from February 2024 to May 2024.

Pet owners who have purchased the affected products are advised to immediately stop feeding them to their dogs and discard them. The company is actively working with distributors and retailers to ensure that the recalled treats are no longer available for sale and have been removed from inventories. Customers can return the recalled products or seek further information by contacting TDBBS LLC via phone at 877-483-5853 or email at Support@BestBullySticks.com during business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.

The FDA’s recall announcement emphasized that the presence of metal objects in these treats poses a potential health hazard to dogs. However, there have been no reported injuries or illnesses linked to the recalled products thus far.

The affected treats include specific lots of Barkworthies and Best Bully Sticks Green Tripe treats. The Barkworthies brand treats in 7-ounce packages have UPC 816807015686, item number 2015686, lot codes WO151768 or WO152373, and “best by” dates of February and March 2026. The Best Bully Sticks brand treats come in 2-pound and 5-pound bags with respective UPCs 816807016027 and 816807016010, item numbers 1016027 and 1016010, and “best by” dates ranging from January to August 2026.

The specific nature of the “foreign metal objects” found in the treats and their source remain unclear at this time. This recall is part of a broader trend of increased pet food recalls in recent years, as noted by a Newsweek review of FDA records. These recalls often involve potential contamination with pathogens or other hazardous substances, but in some cases, like this one, they are due to the presence of foreign metal objects.

In a related incident last month, over 300 bags of “Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food” were recalled in four states after metal pieces were found in the product. These instances highlight the importance of vigilance and prompt action in ensuring the safety of pet food products.

Dog owners are urged to monitor their pets for any signs of illness or unusual behavior if they suspect their dog has consumed the affected treats and to contact a veterinarian if they have any concerns.