The Raw Bistro Pet Fare company, located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, has voluntarily recalled two sizes of its frozen beef dog food due to potential contamination of Salmonella bacteria. The recalled items were sold directly to consumers and select distributors in California, Colorado, Illinois, MN from September 1 - 17 , 2025. The mini bites and roll are sold frozen in sealed packaging.

Raw Bistro Pet Fare Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Beef Entrée Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Recall Oct 30, 2025

Category of the product: Pet food (RAW BISTRO PET FARE)

Types of the product: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages
Pet Food Foodborne Illness

Date: October 10, 2025

The Raw Bistro Pet Fare company, located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, has voluntarily recalled two sizes of its frozen beef dog food due to potential contamination of Salmonella bacteria. The recalled items were sold directly to consumers and select distributors in California, Colorado, Illinois, MN from September 1 – 17 , 2025. The mini bites and roll are sold frozen in sealed packaging.

Reason for warning:

Pet Fare of Raw Bistro has announced a dog food recall after a possibility of contamination with Salmonella bacteria was discovered. Specifically, the recall involves certain frozen grass-fed beef entrees products after a sample taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested positive for Salmonella. While no illnesses have been reported thus far, the company is conducting the recall as a precaution.[1]

Root cause analysis:

Raw Bistro Pet Fare launched a voluntary product recall of its frozen beef dog food products during October 202) within its internal system but the recall data and characteristics of raw pet food products indicate several potential contamination5 because the products contained Salmonella bacteria. The company keeps its official root cause analysis (RCA sources.

Define the problem:

The investigation needs to establish the exact extent of contamination by confirming which specific lot number (239) affected frozen beef entrées during distribution from September 1 to September 17 in 2025.[2]

Data collection:

The investigation needs to analyse all documents which link to the recalled product lot including supplier details and production methods and ingredient procurement records.
The investigation needs to analyse all test results from the manufacturing facility together with equipment maintenance records and environmental monitoring data.
The company needs to use Fishbone diagrams or 5 Whys techniques to track down all production process elements which led to contamination.
The analysis will concentrate on finding the fundamental reasons which led to the failure after all contributing factors have been discovered.
The analysis will determine the fundamental reason behind the failure which could stem from a safety protocol failure or testing process defect or supplier system problems.

Product Name	Format / Size	UPC	Lot Number	Best By Date	Distribution Dates	States Distributed
Raw Bistro Dog Fare Grass-Fed Beef Entrée (Frozen)	3 lb bags	858833002247	239	08/27/2026	Sept 1–17, 2025	California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
Raw Bistro Dog Fare Grass-Fed Beef Entrée (Bulk, Frozen)	18 lb cases	858833002629	239	08/27/2026	Sept 1–17, 2025	California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota

The impacted lot was sold directly to consumers and to limited distributors between September 1, 2025 and September 17, 2025, in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The affected items were sold frozen in sealed containers.

Issue Identified:

Individuals who are healthy and have been infected with Salmonella should look for symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (which may be bloody), abdominal cramps, and fever. Although it is uncommon, the infection may cause more serious illness such as an infection of the arteries, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, irritation of the eyes, or urinary tract symptoms. Consumers who develop any of these signs and symptoms should consult a physician for further evaluation.

Pets that are infected with Salmonella may droop or appear lethargic, have diarrhea or bloody diarrhoea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets may only show decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected pets, if otherwise healthy, can be carriers and spread the infection to other animals and humans. Contact your veterinarian if your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms.

Note:

The potential for contamination was identified through an FDA sample collected from a distributor that tested positive for Salmonella. Thus far, there have been no reported illnesses in pets or humans associated with this lot.

Consumers guidance:

The recalled product requires immediate action from consumers.
The product must not be given to any animals that live in your home or outside.
The recalled product must not be sold to anyone nor should it be donated to others.
All pet food bowls and scoops and utensils and storage containers and contact surfaces need to be cleaned and sanitized after exposure to the product.
People must wash their hands completely after touching pet food and all areas where the food has touched.
Consumers who bought the recalled product need to bring it back to the store where they bought it to get a refund for unused product or they should discard it by making sure children and pets and wildlife cannot access it.

FRL Commentary:

The Raw Bistro Pet Fare Salmonella recall underscores the critical need for strict sanitation, microbial testing, and traceability in pet food production. Salmonella poses serious health risks to pets and humans, making rigorous hygiene and timely recall actions essential. Compliance with FDA regulations and swift consumer communication protect public health and maintain trust. FRL supports companies with testing, audits, and regulatory guidance to enhance food safety and prevent contamination.

FDA warning about the product:

The FDA issued a warning about Raw Bistro pet food because their frozen beef dog food contains Salmonella bacteria. The recall includes products with lot number 239 and best-by date of 08/27/2026 which were distributed in California Colorado Illinois and Minnesota from September 1 to 17 of 2025. Pet owners must immediately stop feeding the recalled food to their pets while discarding it properly and performing complete surface disinfection after exposure.

Conclusion:

Raw Bistro Pet Fare initiated a voluntary recall of its Frozen Beef Entrée dog food products because Salmonella contamination was detected in the products. The recall initiative exists to safeguard both animals and people from consuming contaminated pet food. Customers need to verify their packaging contents while discarding any contact surfaces that handled the product. The recall demonstrates how pet food manufacturers must follow food safety standards to ensure both animal and human health receive proper protection. To know more information about food recall information visit Food Research Lab.

Raw Bistro Pet Fare Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Beef Entrée Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk

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